Ready-to-use Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) benchmark comparing 8 neighboring municipalities in Northern & Central New Jersey, compiled directly from executed public agreements and adopted municipal schedules.
East Brunswick Township • Freehold Township • Washington Borough • New Milford Borough • East Rutherford Borough • Clark Township • Old Bridge Township • Chatham Township
Active bargaining note: includes contracts expiring in 2026 (East Brunswick Township, Freehold Township).
Below are the first three municipalities from the workbook verbatim, including direct links to the public source filings. All 8 municipalities, quartile formulas, and the cost calculator are unlocked in the full edition.
| Municipality | Union / Local | Contract Term | Entry Base | Top Step Base | Supervisor | COLA % Schedule | Longevity & Stipends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Township | United Service Workers Union, Local 255 (IUJAT) | 2022-01-01 to 2026-12-31 | $41,914 | $95,627 | $108,396 Lead Road Technician / Senior Mechanic (Grade 10 Max; Grade 11 Road Maintenance / Fleet Operations Coordinator Max $142,497.43) | 2022: 3.25%, 2023: 3.00%, 2024: 2.75%, 2025: 2.50%, 2026: 2.50% | Longevity: Hired on/after 7/1/1997: 2% after 5 yrs, 4% after 10 yrs, 6% after 15 yrs, 8% after 20 yrs (pre-7/1/1997 hires: 4% at 5 yrs up to 14% at 29+ yrs) Stipends: Class A CDL base addition: $900/yr regular use or $300/yr occasional use; Mechanics tool stipend: $500/yr; Clothing maintenance allowance: $650/yr for uniformed employees | Art. XI Sec. A & D (p. 16), Art. XIII Sec. A (p. 23), Art. XV (p. 25), Art. XVII Sec. H/Q/R (pp. 27–29), Art. XVIII Sec. A (p. 30), Art. XXIII Sec. A (p. 36), Schedule A & Schedule B (p. 43) |
| Freehold Township | International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 68 | 2022-01-01 to 2026-12-31 | $43,482 | $76,811 | N/A Not in unit (separate supervisors unit; Senior Building Maintenance Worker lead title tops at $76,811 at Tier 72 / Grade 6; Tier 77 chart ceiling $79,499) | 2022–2026 Tier Chart: 3.0% annual tier grid increase (2.0%/yr off-guide increase once at max Grade 6 for title) | Longevity: Eliminated for bargaining unit (zero longevity pay, except $2,650/yr grandfathered base-pay stipend for one named employee) Stipends: Base-pay license stipends: CDL Class A $1,250/yr, CDL Class B $750/yr, Commercial Pesticide Applicator $900/yr, CFC $750/yr, Certified Pool Operator $700/yr, Playground Inspector $650/yr; Shade Tree 24/7 on-call $500/yr; $3,000 one-time pensionable Emergency Response base addition at 17th PERS yr; $18 snow meal allowance; Township-supplied uniforms | Art. IV Sec. A (p. 12), Art. V Sec. A–C (p. 14), Art. XII (p. 27), Art. XIII Sec. A–B (pp. 28–30), Art. XIV (p. 31), Art. XV (p. 33), Art. XVII-A (p. 39), Art. XXVI (p. 48), Appendix B Salary Tier Chart & Title Grades (pp. 50–52) |
| Washington Borough | Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO, Local 1032 | 2025-01-01 to 2027-12-31 | $52,949 | $85,282 | $97,448 Road Repairer Supervisor / Supervisor Streets (8th Year step $97,448 in 2026, $100,615 in 2027; plus $6,000/yr base addition if Certified Public Works Manager) | 2025: 3.25%, 2026: 3.25%, 2027: 3.25% | Longevity: No separate longevity percentage schedule; annual progression through 8-step salary scale based on credited years of service Stipends: Uniform allowance $350/yr plus 2 pairs safety-toe boots up to $200/pair ($400/yr max) and Borough-issued ANSI/OSHA uniforms; $6,000/yr CPWM license base-pay incentive for Road Repairer Supervisor; $5.00/hr specialized out-of-title work (plumbing, electrical, welding, bucket operator); OT meals $10/$15/$20 | Art. XI Sec. 5, Art. XIII Sec. 2–3, Art. XV Sec. 3.2 & Sec. 4, Art. XVIII Sec. 1, Art. XIX Sec. 1 & 7, Art. XX Sec. 2 & 4, Art. XXIII, Appendix A & Appendix C Salary Scale (2025–2027) |
| Full 8-Municipality Peer Group Median | $47,731 | $90,308 | Remaining 5 municipalities (New Milford Borough, East Rutherford Borough, Clark Township, Old Bridge Township, Chatham Township) included in full workbook | |||||
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