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Police Supervisor Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$68.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,016/year ($8,501/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Police Supervisors (2nd of 51), with a median about 31% above the national average. Of the 7,650 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $142,990 a year — though pay ranges from $114,480 for newcomers to $181,010 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $114,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $142,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $181,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,650 Police Supervisor jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Police Supervisor salary of $142,990 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 $102,016 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $142,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$23,052 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,939 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,984 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,016 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,501 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in New Jersey?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in New Jersey is $142,990 per year ($68.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,670 and $161,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $142,990, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $102,016 per year ($8,501 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 7,650 Police Supervisor 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.