T salary schedule
The FY 2027 NJ T salary schedule for STFA-represented state employees: ranges 17–19, 10 steps, $71,861 to $131,815. Every step, free and exportable.
State Troopers Unit (T) is the New Jersey civil service salary schedule covering employees represented by State Troopers Fraternal Association. It runs from range 17 to range 19, and each range is a 10-step ladder from a minimum to a maximum. It took effect July 11, 2026.
The State Troopers Fraternal Association schedule for rank-and-file troopers. Three ranges, ten steps, and like the non-commissioned officers table it has a negotiated increase between step 8 and step 9.
Across the whole schedule, pay runs from $71,861 at the bottom of the lowest range to $131,815 at the top of the highest. Working from step 1 to the top step of the same range is worth between 38.1% and 52.3% depending on the range, before any across-the-board increase. A title's salary code is this ERG prefix followed by its range number, so T17 is a T title at range 17.
| Range | Steps | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | $71,861 | $101,897 |
| 18 | 9 | $82,797 | $114,382 |
| 19 | 10 | $86,569 | $131,815 |
FY 2027 T schedule, effective July 11, 2026. Source: NJ Civil Service Commission Compensation Compendium, Appendix A.
Titles paid on the T schedule
These are the civil service titles assigned to this schedule. Each links to its specification, where you can see the exact range, the full step ladder, and what the job requires.
- TROOPER 1 (T19)
Frequently asked questions
What is the T salary schedule?
T is the State Troopers Unit salary schedule in the New Jersey Compensation Compendium. It covers ranges 17 through 19, with 10 steps in each range, and applies to ERG code T.
How much does a T position pay in FY 2027?
Across the T schedule, pay runs from $71,861 at step 1 of the lowest range to $131,815 at the top step of the highest range. The exact minimum and maximum depend on the title's range number, which is listed on every job specification.
How many steps are in a T range?
Each T range has 10 steps. Working from step 1 to the top step of the same range is worth between 38.1% and 52.3% depending on the range, before any across-the-board increase.
When did the FY 2027 T schedule take effect?
The FY 2027 T schedule took effect July 11, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027, following the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Compensation Compendium.
Which union represents T employees?
T titles are represented by State Troopers Fraternal Association, which represents roughly 1,900+ state workers.
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