Mayor Mamdani, Office of Labor Relations Announce Ratification of Contract with NYC Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association

 

Agreement Delivers Compounded Wage Increases, Higher Starting Pay, Improved Uniform Allowances and Expanded Health and Welfare Benefits  

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion today proudly announced the successful ratification of a new 62-month contract with the New York City Deputy Sheriffs' Benevolent Association (DSBA). The agreement, which runs from Jan. 1, 2022, through Feb. 28, 2027, provides retroactive wage increases, higher entry-level salaries, enhanced uniform allowances and increased funding for health and welfare benefits.

“Deputy Sheriffs perform essential work every day to keep New Yorkers safe and uphold the laws of our City. They deserve a contract that recognizes that service with fair pay, stronger benefits and the dignity that comes from good-faith collective bargaining. I am grateful to the Office of Labor Relations, the Department of Finance and the Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association for working together to reach an agreement that supports these public servants while protecting the City’s long-term fiscal stability,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

“This contract honors the hard work and vital public safety role of the New York City Deputy Sheriffs while remaining responsible to the City's taxpayers. We are thrilled to see members ratify this 62-month agreement that provides enhanced benefits for our employees,” said Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion. “I want to thank DSBA President Ingrid Simonivic for her collaboration in negotiating the agreement, as well as Mayor Mamdani for his steadfast support and the Finance Commissioner and Sheriff for their assistance in settling this long-expired contract.”

Contract Highlights: 

• Higher Starting Pay: Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the first step of the deputy sheriff salary schedule increases by $4,368 to strengthen recruitment and support career advancement.  
• General Wage Increases (GWIs): Compounded annual raises totaling more than 18% over the life of the agreement: 
  • Jan. 1, 2022: 3.25% 
  • Jan. 1, 2023: 3.25%  
  • Jan. 1, 2024: 3.5%  
  • Jan. 1, 2025: 3.5%  
  • Jan. 1, 2026: 4%  
• Uniform Allowance: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the annual uniform allowance increases by $475, bringing the total allowance to $1,042. 
• Health and Welfare Benefits: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, welfare fund contributions for active members and retirees increase by $100. 

The agreement reflects the City's commitment to negotiating fair contracts that support the workforce responsible for delivering critical public services to New Yorkers. This contract's ratification leaves only a few contracts remaining from the 2021-26 round of collective bargaining.

“The men and women of the Sheriff’s Office work tirelessly every day to protect New Yorkers and uphold the law. Their professionalism and dedication are essential to the important work they perform in service to our city. This contract recognizes those contributions by providing well-earned benefits that support our deputies and reinforce our shared commitment to maintaining a strong, effective Sheriff’s Office. We thank the Office of Labor Relations for its partnership in reaching this agreement and the members of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association for their collaboration throughout the process. Most importantly, we thank every deputy sheriff for their unwavering commitment in serving the people of New York City,” said Department of Finance Commissioner Richard Lee.