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Correctional Officer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$45.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,588/year ($5,966/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,570 Correctional Officer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Correctional Officer salary of $94,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,588 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $94,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,019 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,250 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,912 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,588 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,966 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in New Jersey?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in New Jersey is $94,770 per year ($45.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,420 and $106,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $94,770, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $71,588 per year ($5,966 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 7,570 Correctional Officer jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.