Bergen County, NJ Civil Service Jobs & Employers
Local civil service jurisdictions in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Bergen County has 50 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions, starting with Bergen County government itself. Alongside the county, 49 local employers in the county participate in New Jersey's civil service system: 21 municipalities, 1 school district, 20 public libraries, 1 housing authority, 1 municipal utilities authority, 4 boards of health, and 1 board of social services.
Every employer listed below hires through the same civil service process the state uses: you take a competitive exam for the title you want, your score places you on an eligibility list, and the employer appoints from the top of that list. The underlying job specifications — duties, minimum qualifications, and salary ranges — are the same statewide titles used across New Jersey, so a title you qualify for in Bergen County is the same title you would find in any other civil service jurisdiction.
To find a local government job in Bergen County, start by identifying the title you qualify for, watch for the exam announcement, and apply during the open filing period. Some non-competitive and unclassified local titles are filled without an exam, but most competitive positions require passing the test and being reachable on the list.
Pay and staffing across Bergen County
25 of Bergen County's civil service jurisdictions report pension membership. The midpoint reports a median pensionable salary of $80,210, and the spread inside one county is wide: Fair Lawn reports $102,458 against $65,864 at Bergen County, a factor of 1.6. Local government pay is set by ordinance rather than a State salary schedule, which is why neighbouring towns diverge this far.
| Jurisdiction | Enrolled members | Median pensionable salary | Median service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn | 180 | $102,458 | 19.9 yrs |
| Park Ridge Borough | 68 | $92,374 | 12.4 yrs |
| Fort Lee | 272 | $92,349 | 11.7 yrs |
| Teaneck Township | 316 | $91,042 | 10.1 yrs |
| Wallington Borough | 42 | $88,884 | 14.1 yrs |
| Waldwick Borough | 55 | $88,400 | 11.3 yrs |
| Edgewater Borough | 97 | $87,602 | 13.8 yrs |
| Bergenfield Borough | 134 | $87,270 | 13.1 yrs |
| Moonachie Borough | 42 | $85,715 | 16.8 yrs |
| Wood-Ridge Borough | 72 | $82,089 | 10.5 yrs |
| Ridgewood Village | 269 | $81,005 | 10.5 yrs |
| East Rutherford Borough | 100 | $80,656 | 17.1 yrs |
| Elmwood Park Borough | 104 | $80,210 | 8.9 yrs |
| North Arlington Borough | 85 | $78,255 | 10.6 yrs |
| Lodi Borough | 107 | $78,008 | 12.3 yrs |
| Hackensack | 419 | $77,189 | 12.1 yrs |
| Rutherford Borough | 124 | $76,328 | 13.2 yrs |
| Lodi Housing Authority | 11 | $76,052 | 10.5 yrs |
| Garfield | 136 | $73,917 | 10.7 yrs |
| Lodi School District | 385 | $73,125 | 12.8 yrs |
| Fairview | 72 | $71,434 | 12 yrs |
| Saddle Brook Township | 89 | $70,544 | 11.5 yrs |
| Oakland Borough | 80 | $68,586 | 9.3 yrs |
| Ridgewood Library | 14 | $67,243 | 11.2 yrs |
| Bergen County | 2,229 | $65,864 | 9.9 yrs |
These figures are pensionable salary reported to the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits for the four most recent quarters, not total pay and not take-home pay. Snapshot of March 31, 2026. How we compile this.
Civil service employers in Bergen County
County Government (1)
Municipalitys (21)
- Bergenfield Borough
- East Rutherford Borough
- Edgewater Borough
- Elmwood Park Borough
- Fair Lawn
- Fairview
- Fort Lee
- Garfield
- Hackensack
- Lodi Borough
- Moonachie Borough
- North Arlington Borough
- Oakland Borough
- Park Ridge Borough
- Ridgewood Village
- Rutherford Borough
- Saddle Brook Township
- Teaneck Township
- Waldwick Borough
- Wallington Borough
- Wood-Ridge Borough
School District (1)
Public Librarys (20)
- Bergenfield Library
- East Rutherford Library
- Edgewater Library
- Elmwood Park Library
- Fair Lawn Library
- Fairview Library
- Fort Lee Library
- Garfield Library
- Hackensack Library
- Lodi Library
- North Arlington Library
- Oakland Library
- Park Ridge Library
- Ridgewood Library
- Rutherford Library
- Saddle Brook Library
- Teaneck Library
- Waldwick Library
- Wallington JFK Memorial Library
- Wood-Ridge Library
Housing Authority (1)
Municipal Utilities Authority (1)
Board of Healths (4)
Board of Social Services (1)
Frequently asked questions
Is Bergen County a civil service jurisdiction?
Yes. Bergen County government is a confirmed New Jersey Title 11A civil service jurisdiction, along with 49 other local employers in the county. They hire through competitive exams and eligibility lists.
Which employers in Bergen County use civil service?
50 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions are listed for Bergen County, including 21 municipalities, 1 school district, 20 public libraries, 1 housing authority, 1 municipal utilities authority, 4 boards of health, and 1 board of social services. Each is listed on this page with a link to its profile.
How do I get a local government job in Bergen County?
Find the civil service title you qualify for, watch for its exam announcement, and apply during the open filing period. Passing the exam places you on an eligibility list; the employer appoints from the top of that list. The same statewide job specifications and salary ranges apply across every civil service jurisdiction.
What if my Bergen County town isn't listed here?
The CSC listing is complete, so a Bergen County municipality that does not appear is not currently a Title 11A civil service jurisdiction. It hires under its own personnel rules. You can confirm any specific employer with the civil service status lookup.
What does a civil service job in Bergen County pay?
Across the 25 civil service jurisdictions in Bergen County that report pension membership, the midpoint median pensionable salary is $80,210, ranging from $65,864 to $102,458. These figures are pensionable salary reported to the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits for the four most recent quarters, not total pay and not take-home pay.
How many public employees are in Bergen County?
30,303 active pension memberships are reported at employers located in Bergen County. That covers every public employer there, not only civil service jurisdictions, so it includes school districts, colleges and authorities alongside towns.
Next steps
- Learn how the NJ civil service exam works and how to apply.
- Understand how eligibility lists turn into job offers.
- See how local government civil service works across New Jersey.
- Browse the full civil service employer directory for every county.
- Read: Is your town civil service? A directory of NJ's 428 local jurisdictions.