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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in New Jersey

Also called: Supervisors of Correctional Officers

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in New Jersey earn a median of $117,450 a year, +51% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$117,450
vs. U.S. median
+51% ($77,970)
Rank among states
2 of 49
Jobs in the state
1,340

Pay range in New Jersey

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,200; the top 10% earn over $139,090. Nationally the range is $52,330 to $127,780.

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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in New Jersey

How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make in New Jersey?

The median is $117,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,200 and the top 10% earn over $139,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Jersey a good state for first-line supervisors of correctional officers?

On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+51% vs. the national median of $77,970). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses