How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in New Jersey?
$92,610a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in New Jersey. That is $44.52 an hour or $7,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.52
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,740Median: $92,610Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| 25th | $67,070 | $32.25 | |
| Median | $92,610 | $44.52 | |
| 75th | $117,800 | $56.63 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.55 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $105,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $89,580 |
| Allentown, PA | $84,530 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $76,760 |
| Trenton, NJ | $69,160 |
| Vineland, NJ | $67,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 5. Colorado | $97,350 |
| 6. Delaware | $92,970 |
| 7. New York | $92,790 |
| 8. New Jersey | $92,610 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $88,650 |
| 10. Oregon | $88,140 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $85,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $44.52 ($92,610 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $92,610 against $76,210 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $105,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.