| Cover Page | Feb. 14, 2024 | Nov. 01, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 14, 2024 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-31566 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 42-1547151 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 239 Washington Street | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Jersey City | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07302 | |
| City Area Code | 732 | |
| Local Phone Number | 590-9200 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common | |
| Trading Symbol | PFS | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001178970 |
