The earnings of the average shinban retainer was 250-koku yield, lower by 50 koku compared to those in shoinban and koshoban but is distinguished for not being obliged to keep horses at all times.
新番衆の役高は250石（俵）であり、書院番衆・小姓番衆より50石（俵）少ないが、軍役上、馬を常時用意する義務がないのが特徴である。