As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Union Representative in Newark, NJ is $83,273, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,601 weekly, or $6,939 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Union Representative in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Union Representative in Newark, NJ vary widely, spanning from $65,353 to $99,577. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,893) and 75th percentile ($91,807), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,577 per year. This $17,914 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Administrative Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Newark Union Representative often earn 3.9% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 40 statewide for Union Representative job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Union Representative Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Union Representative Salary $65,353 Newark, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Union Representative Salary $73,893 Newark, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Union Representative Salary $83,273 Newark, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Union Representative Salary $91,807 Newark, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Union Representative Salary $99,577 Newark, NJ September 01, 2026
25% $73,893 10% $65,353 90% $99,577 75% $91,807 $83,273 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Union Representative ?

A union representative, union steward, or shop steward is an employee of an organization or company who represents and defends the interests of her/his fellow employees as a labor union member and official. Rank-and-file members of the union hold this position voluntarily (through democratic election by fellow workers or sometimes by appointment of a higher union body) while maintaining their role as an employee of the firm. As a result, the union steward becomes a significant link and conduit of information between the union leadership and rank-and-file workers. The duties of a union steward...

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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