How much does a Tax Collector make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Collector in Newark, NJ is $54,613. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,828 to a high of $66,787, with most professionals earning between $48,968 and $60,986.

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What is a Tax Collector?

A Tax Collector or a taxman is a person who collects unpaid taxes from other people or corporations. Tax collectors are often portrayed in fiction as being evil, and in the modern world share a similar stereotype to that of lawyers.[citation needed]...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Tax Collector in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tax Collector in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Tax Collector ranges from $48,968 to $60,986 with the average base salary of $54,613. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,208 to $63,504 with the average total cash compensation of $56,219.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $54,613 $48,968 - $60,986
Bonus $1,605 $1,240 - $2,518
Total Pay $56,219 $50,208 - $63,504
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,400 - $61,524 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Tax Collector LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $39,646 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,632
JOB TITLE Assistant Tax Collector LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $60,163 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,577
JOB TITLE Collector LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $47,667 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,740
JOB TITLE Collector II LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $45,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,600
JOB TITLE Collector III LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $49,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,600
JOB TITLE Collector - Healthcare LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $45,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,590
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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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