NJ Civil Service Salary Data
Explore salary ranges, pay schedules, and compensation data for NJ civil service positions. Compare titles, ERG codes, and step progressions.
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 (FY 2027)
- P18 (entry professional) — $58,222 at step 1, $84,763 at step 11
- P22 (journey professional) — $69,668 at step 1, $101,951 at step 11
- P25 (senior professional) — $79,844 at step 1, $117,228 at step 11
- M35 (managerial, frozen at its 2007 rates) — $83,210 at step 1, $116,477 at step 9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NJ Compensation Compendium?
The Compensation Compendium is the official document published annually by the NJ Civil Service Commission that defines all salary schedules for state employees. It contains the salary ranges, step increments, and ERG (Employee Relations Group) classifications used to determine pay for civil service positions.
How do NJ civil service salary ranges work?
NJ civil service positions are assigned salary ranges that correspond to specific minimum and maximum salaries. The FY 2027 schedules publish ranges 9–44, and each range carries 9–11 steps that employees progress through over time, receiving incremental raises at each step until reaching the maximum salary for that range.
What are ERG salary schedules?
ERG stands for Employee Relations Group. These are salary schedules organized by collective bargaining units. Common ERGs include A-P-R-S (Professional/Administrative), M (Managerial), FA (Law Enforcement), L (Corrections), and others. Each ERG has its own salary schedule with specific ranges and step increments negotiated through union contracts.
How often are NJ civil service salaries updated?
Salary schedules are typically updated annually through the Compensation Compendium release, usually at the start of each fiscal year (July 1). Union-negotiated raises and cost-of-living adjustments are reflected in these annual updates. Our data reflects the current FY 2027 salary schedules.
What is the difference between minimum and maximum salary?
The minimum salary is Step 1 (entry level) for a position, while the maximum salary is the final step (typically Step 9 or 11). New employees usually start at Step 1 and advance through steps annually based on satisfactory performance. Experienced candidates may be hired at higher steps based on their qualifications.
Do local government positions use the same salary ranges?
No. Local government entities (counties, municipalities, authorities) set their own salary schedules. While they use similar job titles and classifications, actual salaries are determined by each local employer and may differ significantly from state salary ranges shown here.
The rules behind this guide
The published text of the regulations this page describes, with amendment history and the decisions that have applied them.
- N.J.A.C. 4A:3-4.1 — How compensation is set within a salary range.
- N.J.A.C. 4A:3-5.5 — Overtime for covered work week codes.
- N.J.A.C. 4A:3-5.6 — Overtime for exempt work week codes.