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NJ civil service job titles and salaries

By NJ Civil Service Navigator Editorial Team · Updated July 23, 2026

Every NJ civil service title with its FY 2027 salary range, in one searchable table sorted by pay. Look up what any state government job pays, with links to each spec.

Every competitive New Jersey civil service title is paid on a published salary range, and those ranges are public. This page puts the titles and their FY 2027 salary ranges in one searchable place, so you can see what a job actually pays before you chase it, rather than digging through a separate schedule for each one.

Search for a title, sort by pay, and open any row for the full specification. For the step-by-step pay scale behind a range code, use the salary lookup linked below.

How New Jersey salary ranges work

A title's pay is set by a salary range code, such as P25 or L17. The letter is the Employee Relations Group, which maps to the bargaining unit or union, and the number is the range within that schedule. Each range is a ladder of steps from a minimum to a maximum, and employees move up a step at a time. The minimum and maximum you see below are the bottom and top of that ladder for FY 2027.

Two titles with the same range code are paid on the same schedule regardless of what the jobs are. That is the point of the system: pay follows the range, not the job description. To see every step in a range, not just its floor and ceiling, use the salary lookup, and for how raises and steps work over a career, read how NJ salary steps work.

Titles and salary ranges

The table below lists New Jersey civil service titles with a published FY 2027 salary range, highest-paying first. It is searchable, and every title links to its full specification with requirements and duties. Note that local government titles set their own pay, so their ranges are not part of the state schedule and are not listed here.

3,040 state civil service titles have a published FY 2027 salary range. The 100 highest-paying are below; use the search on this page to find any title, or the salary lookup for the full step ladder behind a range code.

TitleRangeSalary range
CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST - POST CERTIFIEDP99$311,188 – $311,188
CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST - BOARD CERTIFIEDP99$289,361 – $289,361
CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST - BOARD ELIGIBLEP99$272,876 – $272,876
PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST 1P41$168,248 – $249,836
PHYSICIANP41$168,248 – $249,836
CHIEF PUBLIC UTILITY ECONOMIST&41$168,248 – $241,677
PHYSICIANP40$160,481 – $238,146
CHIEF OF DENTAL SERVICESS38$146,038 – $216,490
DEPUTY PUBLIC ADVOCATE 1&38$146,038 – $209,444
DIRECTOR DIVISION OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND GENERAL SERVICES&38$146,038 – $209,444
DENTISTR37$139,326 – $206,442
DIRECTOR 1, EDUCATION&37$139,326 – $199,731
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS&37$139,326 – $199,731
CHIEF DIVISION OF PAROLEM335$137,176 – $191,475
INVESTMENT OFFICER, TREASURY&36$132,938 – $190,429
MANAGER 3 FISCAL RESOURCES&36$132,938 – $190,429
PHYSICIAN 2P35$126,854 – $187,691
SERVICE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES&35$126,854 – $187,691
SERVICE DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CHEMICAL LABORATORY SERVICES&35$126,854 – $187,691
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL 2Z35$126,854 – $187,691
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL 2&35$126,854 – $187,691
TRADING OFFICER, DIVISION OF INVESTMENTSV35$126,854 – $187,691
ASSOCIATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR 1&35$126,854 – $187,691
CHIEF EXAMINER&35$126,854 – $187,691
DEPUTY PUBLIC ADVOCATE 2&35$126,854 – $187,691
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER 2&35$126,854 – $187,691
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 3, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESSV35$126,854 – $187,691
MANAGER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION&35$126,854 – $187,691
MANAGER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION&35$126,854 – $187,691
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES&35$126,854 – $187,691
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN&35$126,854 – $187,691
SUPERINTENDENT 2 CORRECTIONS&35$126,854 – $187,691
DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF HEARINGS, STATE PAROLE BOARD&35$126,854 – $187,691
CLINICAL DIRECTOR 1&35$126,854 – $187,691
DIRECTOR DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES&35$126,854 – $187,691
CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSIONY35$126,854 – $187,691
CHIEF MEDIATOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSIONY35$126,854 – $187,691
HEARINGS EXAMINER 1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSIONY35$126,854 – $187,691
LIEUTENANT- STATE INVESTIGATOR, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICEVI33$127,549 – $186,099
CHIEF, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, TAXATION4B29$118,731 – $184,775
FIRST ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERALM44$129,079 – $180,723
CHAIRMAN, STATE PAROLE BOARDM44$129,079 – $180,723
PAROLE CAPTAIN4A29$113,742 – $179,785
REGIONAL DENTAL CONSULTANT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICEP34$121,055 – $179,046
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST 3V34$121,055 – $179,046
RESEARCH OFFICER DIVISION OF INVESTMENTV34$121,055 – $179,046
ASSISTANT CHIEF, TAX SERVICES&34$121,055 – $179,046
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CODES STANDARDS & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT&34$121,055 – $179,046
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE&34$121,055 – $179,046
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, CENTRAL SERVICES&34$121,055 – $179,046
DIRECTOR 2, EDUCATION&34$121,055 – $179,046
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS AND LICENSURE&34$121,055 – $179,046
MANAGER 2 FISCAL RESOURCES&34$121,055 – $179,046
REGULATORY OFFICER 4&34$121,055 – $179,046
HEARING OFFICER 4 STATE PAROLE BOARDS34$121,055 – $179,046
CHIEF, CAMPUS POLICE4A28$111,053 – $177,096
CHIEF, BUREAU OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONM332$127,156 – $174,947
CHIEF INVESTIGATOR, PAROLE AND SECURED FACILITIESM332$127,156 – $174,947
SUPERVISING SPECIAL AGENTJ27$116,710 – $172,593
DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF LAWM43$122,932 – $172,108
DIRECTOR DIVISION OF GAMING ENFORCEMENTM43$122,932 – $172,108
PUBLIC DEFENDERM43$122,932 – $172,108
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL 3ZR33$115,536 – $170,731
ASSISTANT DEPUTY PUBLIC ADVOCATE 1P33$115,536 – $170,731
ASSISTANT DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER 3P33$115,536 – $170,731
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT&33$115,536 – $170,731
MANAGER, STATE PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST&33$115,536 – $170,731
ADMINISTRATOR OF INVESTIGATIONS, LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETYV33$115,536 – $170,731
MANAGER 2 MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION&33$115,536 – $170,731
ADMINISTRATOR MARINE FISHERIES&33$115,536 – $170,731
ADMINISTRATOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES&33$115,536 – $170,731
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LABOR PLANNING AND ANALYSIS&33$115,536 – $170,731
BUSINESS MANAGER 1&33$115,536 – $170,731
CHIEF AUDIT ACTIVITY TREASURY&33$115,536 – $170,731
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1&33$115,536 – $170,731
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE&33$115,536 – $170,731
GENERAL STAFF OFFICER&33$115,536 – $170,731
REGIONAL COORDINATOR&33$115,536 – $170,731
SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST&33$115,536 – $170,731
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES&33$115,536 – $170,731
ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CARE FACILITY&33$115,536 – $170,731
MEMBER BOARD OF REVIEWP33$115,536 – $170,731
DEPUTY CHIEF DIVISION OF PAROLEM331$124,301 – $169,922
PAROLE LIEUTENANTJP27$111,721 – $167,603
DISTRICT PAROLE SUPERVISOR, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSIONJP27$111,721 – $167,603
CORRECTIONAL POLICE MAJOR499$166,943 – $166,943
MAJORE99$165,600 – $165,600
MAJORE99$165,600 – $165,600
SERGEANT - STATE INVESTIGATOR, LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETYYI30$113,608 – $165,150
ASSISTANT PUBLIC ADVOCATEX43$117,078 – $163,912
POLICE COMMANDERM329$118,591 – $163,901
ASSISTANT CHIEF INVESTIGATOR SECURED FACILITIESM329$118,591 – $163,901
DIRECTOR DIVISION OF THE RATE COUNSELM42$117,080 – $163,895
DEPUTY CHIEF INVESTIGATOR, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSM399$163,602 – $163,602
MEDICAL EXAMINER DISABILITY DETERMINATIONSP32$110,276 – $162,870
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ANIMAL HEALTH&32$110,276 – $162,870
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST 2Y32$110,276 – $162,870
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTIONA32$110,276 – $162,870
CHIEF, BUREAU OF SECURITIESA32$110,276 – $162,870
LEGAL SPECIALIST 3&32$110,276 – $162,870

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find NJ civil service job titles and their salaries?

This page lists New Jersey civil service titles with their FY 2027 salary ranges in one searchable table, highest-paying first, with each title linking to its full specification. For the full step ladder behind any range code, use the salary lookup tool.

What is the highest-paying New Jersey civil service job?

Among titles with a published salary range, the highest is Clinical psychiatrist - post certified at $311,188 at the top step. The searchable table on this page is sorted highest-paying first.

What is the FY 2027 NJ state pay scale?

New Jersey pays civil service titles on FY 2027 salary schedules effective July 11, 2026. Each title carries a salary range code whose letter is the bargaining unit and whose number is the range; the range sets a ladder of steps from a minimum to a maximum.

Is there a PDF of NJ civil service titles and salaries?

The official salary schedules are published in the NJ Civil Service Commission Compensation Compendium PDF. You can also export the salary schedule table on this site to CSV, and every title here links to its own specification.

Do local government jobs use the same salary ranges?

No. Counties, municipalities, and other local jurisdictions set their own pay for local civil service titles, so their salaries are not part of the state schedule and are not listed in this state salary table.

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The rules behind this guide

The published text of the regulations this page describes, with amendment history and the decisions that have applied them.

And the statute behind the rules

A regulation only has the force its enabling statute gives it. These are the sections of the Civil Service Act that the rules above are adopted under.

  • N.J.S.A. 11A:4-13 — What kind of appointment a title carries, which is what decides the protections that come with it.