First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in New Jersey earn a median of $142,990 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $142,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,650
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,480; the top 10% earn over $181,010. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$117,450 median in New Jersey
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- Social and Community Service Managers$95,290 median in New Jersey
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54,330 median in New Jersey
- Compliance Managers$161,510 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Security Managers$124,110 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in New Jersey
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in New Jersey?
The median is $142,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,480 and the top 10% earn over $181,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+35% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.