Public Safety · New Jersey
Correctional Officer Salary in New Jersey (2025)
Estimated pay for Correctional Officers working in New Jersey, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$60,000
Annual in NJ
$28.8/hr
Hourly Rate
$5,000
Monthly
$1,154
Weekly
New Jersey vs. National Median
$60,000
New Jersey
$49,610
National Median
+$10,390 (+21%) vs. national
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