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Correctional Officer salary in New Jersey

Average salary
$65,500/yr
Based on 775 income tax records
$33,500
$119,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$44K
 
$55K
 
$74K
 
$84K
 
$85K
$33,500
$119,000
How much do Correctional Officers make?
The average total salary for a Correctional Officer is $65,500 per year. This is based on data from 775 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Correctional Officer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Correctional Officer salary can vary between $33,500 to $119,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Correctional Officer salary by location

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Correctional Officer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Mercer County New Jersey, New Jersey
17 income tax records
$100,000/yr
$57K – $136K
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County Of Essex, New Jersey
30 income tax records
$79,500/yr
$34K – $136K
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County Of Somerset, New Jersey
13 income tax records
$76,500/yr
$42K – $132K
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County Treas Monmouth County Nj, New Jersey
16 income tax records
$75,000/yr
$46K – $144K
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State Of New Jersey, New Jersey
352 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$37K – $112K
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National Finance Center, New Jersey
64 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$46K – $96K
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County Of Passaic, New Jersey
10 income tax records
$67,000/yr
$49K – $104K
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County Of Salem, New Jersey
17 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$41K – $119K
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Camden Countygovernment, New Jersey
38 income tax records
$59,500/yr
$40K – $105K
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County Of Cumberland, New Jersey
10 income tax records
$59,000/yr
$38K – $109K
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County Of Ocean, New Jersey
11 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$45K – $115K
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County Of Morris, New Jersey
10 income tax records
$56,000/yr
$27K – $78K
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County Of Hudson, New Jersey
15 income tax records
$52,000/yr
$20K – $82K
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County Of Atlantic, New Jersey
13 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$40K – $103K
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County Of Burlington, New Jersey
19 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$38K – $69K

Correctional Officer demographics in New Jersey

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59% are single
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41% are married
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49% have kids
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50% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Correctional Officers in New Jersey

775 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a correctional officer in New Jersey is $65,500 per year. Correctional officer salaries in New Jersey can vary between $33,500 to $119,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 775 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as correctional officer.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for correctional officers in New Jersey: Mercer County New Jersey ($100,000 a year), County of Essex ($79,500 a year), and County of Somerset ($76,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for correctional officers in New Jersey: Millville, NJ ($75,500 a year), Bridgeton, NJ ($75,000 a year), and Trenton, NJ ($73,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.