NJ Civil Service Salary Data

How NJ Civil Service Salaries Work

NJ civil service salaries are organized by Employee Relations Group (ERG) salary schedules. Each position is assigned a salary range code (e.g., P22, M35, FA17) that maps to a minimum and maximum salary with step increments. Employees advance through salary steps based on time-in-title and performance.

Salary Range Examples (FY2026)

• P18 (entry professional) — approximately $47,000–$65,000
• P22 (journey professional) — approximately $63,000–$90,000
• P25 (senior professional) — approximately $77,000–$113,000
• M35 (managerial) — approximately $115,000–$165,000

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