How much does a School Safety Officer make in NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Safety Officer in New Jersey is $68,520. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,693 to $70,519, with most professionals earning between $47,835 and $72,340.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
School Safety Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Safety Officer Salary $47,835 NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile School Safety Officer Salary $57,693 NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile School Safety Officer Salary $68,520 NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile School Safety Officer Salary $70,519 NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile School Safety Officer Salary $72,340 NJ April 01, 2025
25% $57,693 10% $47,835 90% $72,340 75% $70,519 $68,520 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $66,986 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $67,519 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $67,578 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $66,673 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $68,554 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $66,986 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $65,797 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $66,513 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $67,578 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $66,986 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    School Safety Officer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Campus Police Supervisor

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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