First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in New Jersey
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in New Jersey earn an average of $145,430 a year. That is $33,240 (30%) more than the U.S. average of $112,190. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $142,320.
Top-paying New Jersey metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112,190 | $53.94 |
| New Jersey | $145,430 | $69.92 |
| Delaware | $137,020 | $65.88 |
| New York | $129,240 | $62.14 |
| Pennsylvania | $106,920 | $51.41 |
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Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in New Jersey?
The average is $145,430 a year, and the median is $142,990. That is $33,240 (30%) more than the U.S. average of $112,190.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$69.92 an hour on average; the median is $68.75.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($142,320), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($134,790). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($105,980).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #3 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.