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Ulster County

Court Stenographer

Kingston, NY · On-site

$38.04/hr

Court House SALARY: $38.04 / hour (Grade 16) FILL DATE: May 20, 2026 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs highly difficult stenographic and typing work in making ...

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

IL · On-site

IBEW, LOCAL 134 Salary : $76,336.16 Location: COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PURPOSE Provides stenographic services in order to produce a verbatim record at a high rate of speed. Employees under this ...

City of New York

Grand Jury Reporter

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

These stenographic notes are later converted into a readable document known as "minutes" which are ... IN ADDITION TO BASE SALARY, GRAND JURY REPORTERS RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTAL PAY PER PAGE FOR ...

City of New York

Grand Jury Reporter

Brooklyn, NY

These stenographic notes are later converted into a readable document known as "minutes" which are ... IN ADDITION TO BASE SALARY, GRAND JURY REPORTERS RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTAL PAY PER PAGE FOR ...

City of New York

Grand Jury Reporter

Brooklyn, NY

These stenographic notes are later converted into a readable document known as "minutes" which are ... IN ADDITION TO BASE SALARY, GRAND JURY REPORTERS RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTAL PAY PER PAGE FOR ...

Pinal County, AZ

Certified Court Reporter

Florence, AZ · On-site

$45K - $71K/yr

... stenographic recording and transcribing of court and legal proceedings to document and produce verbatim records of verbal and nonverbal activities. HIRING SALARY RANGE The Superior Court in Pinal ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for stenographer salaries in the United States is $40.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Stenographer Salaries vs Court Reporter Salaries?

AspectStenographer SalariesCourt Reporter Salaries
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; stenography certification often preferredHigh school diploma; certification or licensing may be required
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, courts, legal settingsCourts, legal proceedings, live transcription
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, courts, legal firmsCourts, legal institutions, transcription services

Both roles require stenography skills and similar certifications, often working in legal or government settings. Court reporters typically perform more detailed transcription of legal proceedings, while stenographers may handle a broader range of transcription tasks. Salaries can vary based on experience, location, and employer type.

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Infographic showing various Stenographer Salaries job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,999 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Court Stenographer

Ulster County

Kingston, NY • On-site

$38.04/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

JOB POSTING
DATE: April 29, 2026 TO: ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
(This is a competitive class position.)
FROM: Emmanuel C. Nneji, Esq, District Attorney 275 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401 JOB VACANCY: Court Stenographer / Permanent/Provisional / Full-Time / Benefited
LOCATION: Court House SALARY: $38.04 / hour (Grade 16) FILL DATE: May 20, 2026
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs highly difficult stenographic and typing work in making transcripts of Grand Jury proceedings and statements taken from witnesses, victims and defendants in the Office of the Ulster County District Attorney. This is legal stenographic work requiring a high degree of accuracy in the taking and transcribing of verbatim testimony in criminal proceedings under difficult conditions. The incumbent may be required to take dictation and perform a variety of general clerical and stenographic duties. The work is performed in accordance with well-defined procedures under the New York State Criminal Procedure Law pertaining to Grand Jury work and is under the general supervision of the District Attorney and staff. Supervision of others is not normally a responsibility of the class. Does related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of business English and arithmetic; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of the NYS Criminal Procedure Law; ability to take verbatim dictation at a high rate of speed and transcribe the notes accurately and rapidly; ability to hear and understand different accents and manners of speaking; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; confidentiality; clerical aptitude; good judgment; neatness in appearance; tact; courtesy; dependability; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: A. Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of clerical experience, three (3) years of which must have been involved with the taking and transcribing of verbatim records; OR B. Appropriate certification by the State of New York as a qualified Court Stenographer and three (3) years of experience as described in A above Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion,
gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.
1165 1474 / DOC # R26-165/ APPROVED 04/29/2026

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