Hudson County, NJ Civil Service Jobs & Employers
Local civil service jurisdictions in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Hudson County has 40 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions, starting with Hudson County government itself. Alongside the county, 39 local employers in the county participate in New Jersey's civil service system: 9 municipalities, 15 municipal departments, 2 school districts, 8 public libraries, 2 housing authorities, 1 municipal utilities authority, 1 fire district, and 1 redevelopment agency.
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 Hudson County is the same title you would find in any other civil service jurisdiction.
To find a local government job in Hudson 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.
Note that North Bergen Township, Union City and West New York decide civil service status department by department under the Walsh Act, rather than as a single municipality. Each covered department is listed separately below.
Pay and staffing across Hudson County
15 of Hudson County's civil service jurisdictions report pension membership. The midpoint reports a median pensionable salary of $66,228, and the spread inside one county is wide: North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue Service reports $123,259 against $47,743 at Weehawken Township, a factor of 2.6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue Service | 300 | $123,259 | 12.8 yrs |
| Kearny | 303 | $90,773 | 10.3 yrs |
| Bayonne | 646 | $87,546 | 8.7 yrs |
| Hoboken | 542 | $85,004 | 11.7 yrs |
| Jersey City | 1,386 | $85,000 | 9.8 yrs |
| Jersey City School District | 4,240 | $79,200 | 19.2 yrs |
| Harrison | 188 | $69,723 | 7.8 yrs |
| Weehawken School District | 236 | $66,228 | 6.8 yrs |
| North Bergen Township | 357 | $65,359 | 10.3 yrs |
| Hudson County | 2,707 | $63,920 | 10.4 yrs |
| West New York | 328 | $61,137 | 7.3 yrs |
| Union City | 399 | $55,698 | 10.3 yrs |
| Harrison Housing Authority | 13 | $54,000 | 2 yrs |
| Bayonne Housing Authority | 59 | $52,309 | 8.6 yrs |
| Weehawken Township | 272 | $47,743 | 8.9 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 Hudson County
County Government (1)
Municipalitys (9)
Municipal Departments (15)
- North Bergen Parks and Public Property
- North Bergen Public Affairs
- North Bergen Public Safety
- North Bergen Public Works
- North Bergen Revenue and Finance
- Union City Parks and Public Property
- Union City Public Affairs and Recreation
- Union City Public Safety
- Union City Public Works
- Union City Revenue and Finance
- West New York Parks and Public Property
- West New York Public Affairs
- West New York Public Safety
- West New York Public Works
- West New York Revenue and Finance
School Districts (2)
Public Librarys (8)
Housing Authoritys (2)
Municipal Utilities Authority (1)
Fire District (1)
Redevelopment Agency (1)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hudson County a civil service jurisdiction?
Yes. Hudson County government is a confirmed New Jersey Title 11A civil service jurisdiction, along with 39 other local employers in the county. They hire through competitive exams and eligibility lists.
Which employers in Hudson County use civil service?
40 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions are listed for Hudson County, including 9 municipalities, 15 municipal departments, 2 school districts, 8 public libraries, 2 housing authorities, 1 municipal utilities authority, 1 fire district, and 1 redevelopment agency. Each is listed on this page with a link to its profile.
How do I get a local government job in Hudson 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 Hudson County town isn't listed here?
The CSC listing is complete, so a Hudson 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 Hudson County pay?
Across the 15 civil service jurisdictions in Hudson County that report pension membership, the midpoint median pensionable salary is $66,228, ranging from $47,743 to $123,259. 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 Hudson County?
23,014 active pension memberships are reported at employers located in Hudson 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.