Source: New Jersey Civil Service Commission, New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group. Data captured September 30, 2026.
New Jersey state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective July 11, 2026. These are the ranges New Jersey sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Forester Trainee Class 02650 · class description Grade P95 (02650) · Trainee/Apprentice Titles, FY2027 Compensation Compendium (Appendix A) | $55,691 – $58,222 a year |
| Forester Class 02652 · class description Grade P19 · ERG P – Professional Unit (CWA): FY2027 salary schedule | $60,876 – $88,743 a year11 steps
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Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: New Jersey Civil Service Commission, New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group. Data captured September 30, 2026.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Forester page.