Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in New Jersey, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in New Jersey, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | NJ |
|---|---|
| Workers | 2,890 |
| 10th percentile | $52,210 |
| Median | $80,280 |
| 90th percentile | $107,790 |
| National median, government employers | $67,120 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in New Jersey
State employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) - Tier 5 Membership Tier 5 | 1.6667% | age 65 (no minimum service for service retirement) | 7.5% | Covered |
Local employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) - Tier 5 Membership Tier 5 | 1.6667% | age 65 (no minimum service for service retirement) | 7.5% | Covered |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins; where a general plan is shown, some police and fire employers run their own safety plans. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the New Jersey pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Probation Officer page.
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