Benefits and Salary
THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD HAS THE BEST BENEFITS IN THE WORLD
As a New York City Firefighter, you will receive an incredible benefits package and a competitive salary that more than doubles in your first five years on the job.
But act now, the chance to join only comes every four years.
Benefits include:
Lifelong medical coverage for you and your family;
Growth opportunities;
Flexible work schedules;
Up to four weeks paid vacation per year;
Generous pension.
Starting Salary: $43,000+ per year
After 5 years: $99.000+ per year
www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/community/ff_...enefits_080106.shtml
NYC POLICE Benefits/Pay
Police Academy $44,744 per year
Police at the end of 5.5 years: $90,829
10 Paid vacation days during first & second year
13 Paid vacation days during third, fourth & fifth year
27 Paid vacation days after 5 years of service
Unlimited sick leave with full pay
A choice of paid medical programs
Prescription, dental, and eyeglass coverage
Annuity fund
Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K and I.R.A.
Optional retirement at one half salary after 22 years of service*
Annual $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund (upon retirement)
Annual banking of $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund after 22 years of service (if not retiring)
Excellent promotional opportunities
Educational opportunities
Additional benefits are available to military personnel.
This contract expired on July 31, 2010 and future contracts will need to be negotiated between NYC and the PBA.
*Newly hired
NYPD officers can expect to receive nearly $2.2 million in pension payments and City paid health benefits over 32 years of retirement, based on the current average salary including overtime pay and other compensation; the average age of 26 for newly hired Police Officers;
retirement at age 48 after 22 years of service, and assuming the average life expectancy of 80 years. Persons retiring above the rank of Police Officer will earn higher retirement payments based on their respective ranks.
www.nypdrecruit.com/benefits-salary/overview
1977-2011 Average # firefighter deaths in US: 127 per year
