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NJ School Admin Salaries Top $133K Median
28 Aug
Summary
- New Jersey's median school administrator salary reached $133,091.
- Wyckoff school district reported the highest median salary at $198,976.
- Top 25 districts averaged over $170,000 in median administrator pay.
Public school administrators across New Jersey are commanding significant salaries, with the statewide median for these positions reaching $133,091 as of the 2023-24 school year. This figure, derived from data encompassing over 600 school districts, indicates a substantial compensation level for educational leadership.
Wyckoff school district in Bergen County led the state with the highest median administrator salary, reported at $198,976. Following closely were Hackensack, also in Bergen County, and West Orange in Essex County, with median salaries of $190,975 and $180,107, respectively. Notably, the top 25 districts all reported median administrator salaries above $170,000.
The administrator category encompasses a wide range of roles, including superintendents, principals, and business administrators. The data highlights that Bergen County districts were prominently represented among those with the highest median salaries. For instance, the top-paid superintendent in the 2025-26 school year earned $346,189, serving two vocational school districts.
