Average Police Officer Salary in New Jersey

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in New Jersey earns $79,600 per year, which is above the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $38.27 per hour, $3,062 biweekly, or $6,633 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$59,700	$28.70
Average (50th)	$79,600	$38.27
Experienced (75th)	$91,500	$44.01
Top Earners (90th)	$103,500	$49.76

Police Officer Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$86,000	$7,167/mo
Jersey City	$81,200	$6,767/mo
Trenton	$78,000	$6,500/mo
Edison	$75,600	$6,300/mo
Princeton	$74,000	$6,167/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Police Officers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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