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Police Officer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$44.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,206/year ($5,851/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,780 Police Officer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Police Officer salary of $92,610 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 $70,206 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $92,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,544 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,085 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,775 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,206 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in New Jersey?
- The median Police Officer salary in New Jersey is $92,610 per year ($44.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,070 and $117,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $92,610, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $70,206 per year ($5,851 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 21,780 Police 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.