The salaries of New York state Supreme Court justices were raised to $208,000 on April 1, putting them on par with federal court judges.

It was the third year of raises recommended by the Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation. The salaries of Supreme Court justices were raised in 2016 to $193,000, in 2017 to $194,900 and then to $208,000 this year. There will be a cost-of-living adjustment next year if necessary.

The rest of the judges of the state's Unified Court system also received similar raises on April 1. For example, the pay of criminal and civil court judges was increased to $193,500, up from $181,300.

Under the law establishing the commission, its recommendations automatically go into effect unless the governor or Legislature alters the plan before April 1.