State police · New Jersey
New Jersey State Police pay scale Limited dataTrooper I
A trooper i with New Jersey State Police starts at $77,143 and reaches $152,944 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $30,550
- Starting pay
- $77,143
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $152,944
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual salaries as published; recruit biweekly pay x 26.
Notes
Recruits are paid $1,175 every two weeks, with room and board provided during training. Troopers receive yearly increments; second-year total compensation is $86,022.54. No step table or effective date is posted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a New Jersey State Police trooper i?
Base pay starts at $77,143 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual salaries as published; recruit biweekly pay x 26.
How much does a New Jersey State Police trooper i make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $152,944 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are New Jersey State Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $30,550 a year.
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