Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$92,610

per year

Hourly Rate

$44.53

per hour

Employment

21,780

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+21.5%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, New Jersey pays 21.5% MORE for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$85,119

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$57,740

25th

$67,070

Median

$92,610

75th

$117,800

90th

$134,260

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).