VI salary schedule
The FY 2027 NJ VI salary schedule for PBA Local 383B-represented state employees: ranges 33–33, 11 steps, $127,549 to $186,099. Every step, free and exportable.
State Investigators (VI) is the New Jersey civil service salary schedule covering employees represented by PBA Local 383B. It runs from range 33 to range 33, and each range is a 11-step ladder from a minimum to a maximum. It took effect July 11, 2026.
State investigators in the Division of Criminal Justice at lieutenant rank, represented by PBA Local 383B. One range, eleven steps.
Across the whole schedule, pay runs from $127,549 at the bottom of the lowest range to $186,099 at the top of the highest. Working from step 1 to the top step of the same range is worth about 45.9%, before any across-the-board increase. A title's salary code is this ERG prefix followed by its range number, so VI33 is a VI title at range 33.
| Range | Steps | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 11 | $127,549 | $186,099 |
FY 2027 VI schedule, effective July 11, 2026. Source: NJ Civil Service Commission Compensation Compendium, Appendix A.
Titles paid on the VI 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VI salary schedule?
VI is the State Investigators salary schedule in the New Jersey Compensation Compendium. It covers ranges 33 through 33, with 11 steps in each range, and applies to ERG code VI.
How much does a VI position pay in FY 2027?
Across the VI schedule, pay runs from $127,549 at step 1 of the lowest range to $186,099 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 VI range?
Each VI range has 11 steps. Working from step 1 to the top step of the same range is worth about 45.9%, before any across-the-board increase.
When did the FY 2027 VI schedule take effect?
The FY 2027 VI schedule took effect July 11, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027, following the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Compensation Compendium.
Which union represents VI employees?
VI titles are represented by PBA Local 383B.
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