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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in New Jersey

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in New Jersey make a median of $64,170 a year, or about $30.85 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$64K
Median annual
$30.85/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$97K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $64K get you in New Jersey?

Take-home$4,290/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,792/mo
Rent burden41.8% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$64,170/yr
After rent$2,498/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $45,410, 25th percentile $52,490, median $64,170, 75th percentile $75,850, 90th percentile $96,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$52KMedian$64K75th$76K90th$97K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $45,410, 25th percentile $52,490, median $64,170, 75th percentile $75,850, 90th percentile $96,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of security workers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K.Top earners bring in $97K or more - a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Minnesota$83K+42%1,190
District of Columbia$78K+34%660
Indiana$78K+33%1,430
New Hampshire$77K+31%210
Virginia$73K+24%1,470
Alaska$71K+21%190
Rhode Island$67K+15%110
Delaware$66K+13%230
Washington$66K+13%1,370
Missouri$65K+11%910
Montana$64K+10%160
New Jersey$64K+9%2,330
Wisconsin$64K+8%630
Maryland$63K+8%1,430
North Carolina$62K+6%2,280

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of security workers make in New Jersey?

The median is $64,170 a year - that works out to about $30.85 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,410, and experienced first-line supervisors of security workers can clear $96,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $64K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,290/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,792/month (median of metro areas), which eats 41.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of security workers salary go in New Jersey?

New Jersey has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of security workers salary is worth about $64,170 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of security workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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