New Pay Scales for COs

The following charts indicate how salaries would increase under the tentative Correction Officers Benevolent Association contract for those hired on or after Jan. 1, 2006 and prior to Sept. 1, 2008 and for officers appointed after Sept. 2, 2008. The pay hikes will be buttressed by increases in longevity differentials of $314 effective Nov. 1, 2007.

Correction Officers hired on/after Jan. 1, 2006 and prior to Sept. 1, 2008

First Year .......... $37,577

Second Year .......... $39,071

Third Year .......... $43,668

Fourth Year .......... $47,689

Fifth Year .......... $50,677

Basic Maximum .......... $68,475

Correction Officers hired on/after Sept. 2008

First Year .......... $35,000

Second Year .......... $38,850

Third Year .......... $41,900

Fourth Year .......... $46,250

Fifth Year .......... $50,000

Basic Maximum .......... $68,475