How much does a Chief of Police make in New Jersey? The average Chief of Police salary in New Jersey is $130,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $123,300 and $138,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief of Police Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $116,745 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $123,300 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $130,500 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $138,500 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $145,784 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $123,300 10% $116,745 90% $145,784 75% $138,500 $130,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief of Police responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Chief of Police requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Chief of Police typically reports to an elected official. The Chief of Police manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Police typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $134,541 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $136,922 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $137,041 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $134,422 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $139,065 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $134,541 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $132,517 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $133,589 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $137,041 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $134,541 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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