New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion have announced a tentative five-year contract agreement with the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), covering approximately 4,400 NYPD sergeants.

The deal delivers significant wage increases and ensures all sergeants are elevated to top pay, reinforcing leadership and retention within the department.

The agreement, retroactive from December 10, 2021, and expiring December 9, 2026, includes annual wage hikes—3.25 percent for each of the first two years, 3.5 percent for the third and fourth years, and a final 4 percent raise in December 2025. Notably, sergeants below top pay as of December 10, 2024, will be upgraded to the top pay of $134,819, ensuring that all sergeants earn more than the officers they supervise.

“Our police sergeants keep our city safe each and every day. They must be able to work with dignity and care for their families, and today’s tentative agreement with the Sergeants Benevolent Association will do just that,” said Mayor Adams.

“This agreement will secure well-earned and long overdue wage increases for our police sergeants, while helping us retain the talented men and women who serve New York City so bravely. Over the last two years, our administration has successfully negotiated contracts with unions representing over 98.5 percent of our city’s workforce, and 100 percent of the city’s uniformed workforce. Our agreement with the Sergeants Benevolent Association is yet another step toward making sure all city workers are fairly compensated in a safer, more affordable city.”

OLR Commissioner Renee Campion added, “I am pleased to have worked with the SBA and the NYPD to conclude this round of bargaining for police sergeants. Thank you to SBA President Vincent Vallelong and his team for working with us to reach this agreement.”

SBA President Vincent Vallelong praised the deal, citing its importance for sergeants’ morale and retention.

“NYPD sergeants have played a critical role in maintaining public safety in the largest city in America during some of the most tumultuous chapters in our city’s history, including a worldwide pandemic,” said Vallelong.

“Through it all, NYPD sergeants continue to risk their lives to keep all New Yorkers safe and secure, and they deserve to be compensated for their tremendous sacrifices and numerous responsibilities. I’m very pleased to announce that the SBA has reached a tentative agreement that ensures our frontline supervisors earn more than the police officers they supervise, which is consistent with most police agencies in the nation. From day one, the SBA advocated to ensure all NYPD sergeants were brought up to top pay, which is essential in retaining our veteran sergeants to stay in this job and in bolstering the future leadership of our department. I thank Mayor Eric Adams for his steadfast commitment and dedication to investing in our workforce and public safety. I also thank Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and OLR Commissioner Renee Campion for their efforts to reach this unprecedented agreement.”

Echoing the sentiment, NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch stated, “Our sergeants are the front-line supervisors of the NYPD, managing officers in the field, solving problems in real time, and setting the standard for performance across the department. This agreement reflects the seriousness of that responsibility and ensures our sergeants are recognized and supported in the work they do to keep this city safe. With this contract, every union in the NYPD now has a current agreement — a milestone that strengthens morale, supports recruitment, and shows respect for the people who serve. I want to thank Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Renee Campion, and SBA President Vincent Vallelong for their partnership in reaching this deal.”

The agreement, pending ratification by SBA members, will cost the city approximately $1.02 billion through Fiscal Year 2029—a figure fully accounted for in the city’s financial plan. SBA members are set to receive compounded wage increases as follows:

December 10, 2021: 3.25%

December 10, 2022: 3.25%

December 10, 2023: 3.5%

December 10, 2024: 3.5%

December 10, 2025: 4.0%

This deal is the latest in a series of contracts negotiated by the Adams administration, which has reached agreements with 98.56 percent of the city workforce and 100 percent of the uniformed workforce. Other recent deals include agreements with District Council 37, the United Federation of Teachers, the Police Benevolent Association, and numerous others, all aimed at improving worker compensation, recruitment, and retention.