New York State Court Officer-Trainees enter the academy at Judicial Grade 16. Effective April 1, 2025, the Judicial Grade 16 starting salary will be $58,100. There will be an additional $4,920 in location pay for those working in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland, and an additional $2,460 in location pay for those working in Orange, Dutchess & Putnam. New York State Court Officer-Trainees are eligible for an annual Uniform & Equipment Allowance of $1,660 and an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential (SLED) of $875.
Upon successful completion of a two-year traineeship, New York State Court Officer-Trainees are promoted to New York State Court Officer at Judicial Grade 19. Effective April 1, 2025, the Judicial Grade 19 starting salary will be $68,593.
- Location Pay Differential for New York City - Metropolitan Area is $4,920
- Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days in the First Year
- Twenty-Seven (27) Paid Vacation Days by Seventh Year
- Twelve (13) Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tour Prep Leave Time
- Regular Work Schedule
- Excellent Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Limited Evening and Weekend Assignments
- Deferred Compensation Option
