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Civil service title

Special Officer salary in NYC

541 people held this title on the city payroll in fiscal 2025, with a median base salary of $44,388. Open postings today offer $40,393 to $58,345 a year.

What people in this title earn.

Bottom 10% earn up to: $39,206
Middle half: $40,393 to $56,508
Median: $44,388
Top 10% earn at least: $56,508
Average overtime: $11,862 (not guaranteed)

Base salary for the 541 active employees paid by the year in this title, fiscal 2025, from the city's payroll. It includes people with years in the title, so compare it with the posted starting pay.

The next exam.

Special Officer, exam 7328: filing opens March 3, 2027.

Open now (5).

Posted pay: $40,393 to $58,345 a year, across 5 postings paid by the year.

Special Officer $40,480 to $58,345 a year Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene · Queens License or certificate Special Officer $40,480 to $58,345 a year Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene · Queens License or certificate Special Officer $40,480 to $58,345 a year Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene · Queens License or certificate Special Officer / Peace Officer $40,480 to $58,345 a year Bronx District Attorney · Bronx License or certificate Special Officer $40,393 to $56,508 a year District Attorney-Manhattan License or certificate

Postings: the city's job list, last updated by the city September 28, 2026. Payroll: NYC Citywide Payroll Data (NYC Open Data), fiscal 2025. Pay is before taxes. Not affiliated with the City of New York.