Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #4 of 51 · NJ
18.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,700 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $92,610
Employment 21,780
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $57,740P25 $67,070 Median $92,610P75 $117,800P90 $134,260
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in New Jersey earn between $57,740 and $134,260. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in New Jersey is $93,700, about 18.3% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $76,760 | $81,170 | 1,100 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $69,160 | $77,400 | 840 |
| Vineland, NJ | $67,510 | $76,210 | 260 |