As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in New Jersey is $37,050. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $33,875 to $41,157, with most professionals earning between $30,984 and $44,897.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $30,984 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $33,875 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $37,050 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $41,157 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $44,897 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crime by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Bayonne, NJ | Avg. Salary $40,087 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bergenfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $40,405 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bloomfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $40,441 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location East Brunswick, NJ | Avg. Salary $39,899 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Hoboken, NJ | Avg. Salary $41,025 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Irvington, NJ | Avg. Salary $40,087 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Lakewood, NJ | Avg. Salary $39,375 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Middlesex, NJ | Avg. Salary $39,804 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Passaic, NJ | Avg. Salary $40,441 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Union, NJ | Avg. Salary $40,087 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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