First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $68.75 an hour ($142,990 a year). About 7,650 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($106,040). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $55.04 | $114,480 |
| 25% of workers | $60.90 | $126,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $68.75 | $142,990 |
| 75% of workers | $77.68 | $161,570 |
| 90% of workers | $87.02 | $181,010 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $132,610 | 330 |
| Vineland | $130,140 | 90 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $130,040 | 320 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 10,600 openings a year (BLS)
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