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New Jersey police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At New Jersey State Police, starting base pay is $77,143 and top-step pay is $152,944, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $77,143 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $152,944 (one department, 1 department).
New Jersey departments compared
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| New Jersey State Police Limited data | State police | $77,143 | $152,944 | Not in our data | Not in our data |
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New Jersey: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| New Jersey State Police | $77,143 | $152,944 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in New Jersey?
At New Jersey State Police, starting base pay is $77,143 and top-step pay is $152,944, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about New Jersey police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in New Jersey at $92,610. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- NJSP Recruiting - Salaries and Benefits · New Jersey State Police
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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