Public-Sector Pay in New Jersey
67 roles at 31 employers · updated October 2026
What New Jersey's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How New Jersey public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 5 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 17 |
| $60k | 21 |
| $80k | 16 |
| $100k | 6 |
| $120k | 1 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 1 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Common roles across New Jersey employers
Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.
Highest posted pay in New Jersey's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
New Jersey Courts24 roles · 416 postings · 31 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Bergen County Special Services School District, NJ3 roles · 35 postings · 9 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Ocean County College, NJ3 roles · 30 postingsPay overview →Open jobs →
South Brunswick Public Schools, NJ2 roles · 30 postings · 12 openOpen jobs →
East Orange School District, NJ3 roles · 26 postings · 9 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Trenton Public School District, NJ3 roles · 17 postingsPay overview →
Fair Lawn Public Schools, NJ2 roles · 13 postingsOpen jobs →
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ2 roles · 12 postings
New Brunswick Public Schools, NJ2 roles · 12 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Franklin Township Community School, NJ1 role · 11 postings · 6 openOpen jobs →
Willingboro Public Schools, NJ1 role · 11 postings · 6 openOpen jobs →
Cherry Hill Public Schools, NJ1 role · 10 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Ringwood Public Schools, NJ1 role · 10 postings · 5 openOpen jobs →
Burlington Township School District, NJ1 role · 9 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
Freehold Regional High School District, NJ1 role · 9 postings · 5 openOpen jobs →
Jefferson Township School District, NJ1 role · 7 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
Lawrence Township Public Schools, NJ1 role · 7 postingsOpen jobs →
Randolph Township Schools, NJ1 role · 7 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
WESTWOOD REGIONAL BOARD OF E, NJ1 role · 7 postingsOpen jobs →
City of Atlantic City, NJ1 role · 6 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
MOSC, NJ1 role · 6 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
Paramus Public Schools, NJ1 role · 6 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
Union County Educational Services Commission, NJ1 role · 6 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Washington Township School District, NJ1 role · 6 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
Eastlake Elementary School, NJ1 role · 5 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Gloucester County Public Schools, NJ1 role · 5 postings · 1 open
Monroe Township School District, NJ1 role · 5 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJ1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
Roselle Park District, NJ1 role · 5 postings · 1 open
State Of New Jersey1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
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Public-sector pay in New Jersey: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in New Jersey?
The highest posted ranges are Teacher at Bergen County Special Services School District, NJ ($87/hr); Court Executive B at New Jersey Courts ($94,937–$152,548/yr); Business Analyst at New Jersey Courts ($85,524–$138,624/yr); AEMS Environmental Engineer at NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJ ($91,628–$134,900/yr); Education Program Development Specialist at State Of New Jersey ($91,628–$134,900/yr).
How much do New Jersey public employers pay a Special Education Teacher?
5 New Jersey public employers posted Special Education Teacher pay in the last 12 months, ranging $53,025–$117,475/yr. The highest range was posted by Trenton Public School District, NJ.
How much do New Jersey public employers pay a Anticipated Opening?
3 New Jersey public employers posted Anticipated Opening pay in the last 12 months, ranging ≈$38k–$65k/yr. The highest range was posted by Burlington Township School District, NJ.
How much do New Jersey public employers pay a Teacher Assistant?
3 New Jersey public employers posted Teacher Assistant pay in the last 12 months, ranging $26,202–$52,125/yr. The highest range was posted by East Orange School District, NJ.
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.