2026-27 · State salary guide
New Jersey teacher salary schedules 2026-27
- Average salary
- $84,974NEA 2024-25
- Starting salary
- $58,727NEA 2024-25
- State minimum
- Not publishedSee state terms
- Districts sourced
- 3Official schedules
New Jersey teachers averaged $84,974 in 2024-25 per NEA, with an average starting salary of $58,727.
New Jersey teachers averaged $84,974 in 2024-25 per NEA, with an average starting salary of $58,727. Pay is set district by district through union contracts. Of the 15 largest districts checked, only Newark, Edison and Cherry Hill post a current salary guide; bachelor's starting pay in those ranges from $60,653 (Cherry Hill) to $70,000 (Newark).
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Compare district salaries
Annual base pay, by education level. Years and contract terms can differ; open each schedule before comparing.
Select a column heading to sort. Scroll the table horizontally for more columns. Missing values are marked “Not published”.
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| Newark Public School DistrictNewark | 2026-27 | $70,000 | $72,250 | $110,000 | $112,250 | $114,750 | Schedule ↗ for Newark Public School District |
| Edison Township School DistrictEdison | 2026-27 | $62,000 | Not published | $104,500 | Not published | Not published | Schedule ↗ for Edison Township School District |
| Cherry Hill School DistrictCherry Hill | 2026-27 | $60,653 | $64,774 | $105,248 | $109,369 | $115,891 | Schedule ↗ for Cherry Hill School District |
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The district picture
Starting pay to top pay
Largest districts included in this guide, sorted by published top pay. Starting pay is the bachelor’s entry rate; top pay is the highest published maximum across degree lanes.
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| District | Year | BA start | Top pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill School District | 2026-27 | $60,653 | $115,891 |
| Newark Public School District | 2026-27 | $70,000 | $114,750 |
| Edison Township School District | 2026-27 | $62,000 | $104,500 |
| Elizabeth Public Schools | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Jersey City Public Schools | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Paterson Public School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Trenton Public School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Toms River Regional School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Woodbridge Township School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hamilton Township School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Union City School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Passaic City School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Clifton Public School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Bayonne School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Perth Amboy Public School District | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Experience & progression
How pay grows by step
Bachelor’s lane · 3 districts with numeric step data
- Newark Public School District2026-27
- Edison Township School District2026-27
- Cherry Hill School District2026-27
View step progression data
| District | Step | Annual pay |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Public School District | 1 | $70,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 2 | $70,500 |
| Newark Public School District | 3 | $71,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 4 | $71,500 |
| Newark Public School District | 5 | $72,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 6 | $73,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 7 | $74,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 8 | $75,500 |
| Newark Public School District | 9 | $77,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 10 | $80,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 11 | $84,500 |
| Newark Public School District | 12 | $90,375 |
| Newark Public School District | 13 | $96,500 |
| Newark Public School District | 14 | $104,000 |
| Newark Public School District | 15 | $107,500 |
| Newark Public School District | 16 | $110,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 1 | $62,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 2 | $62,500 |
| Edison Township School District | 3 | $62,700 |
| Edison Township School District | 4 | $63,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 5 | $63,500 |
| Edison Township School District | 6 | $63,800 |
| Edison Township School District | 7 | $64,500 |
| Edison Township School District | 8 | $68,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 9 | $73,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 10 | $79,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 11 | $85,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 12 | $94,000 |
| Edison Township School District | 13 | $104,500 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 11 | $63,048 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 12 | $66,748 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 13 | $72,448 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 14 | $78,648 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 15 | $85,048 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 16 | $91,648 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 17 | $98,448 |
| Cherry Hill School District | 18 | $105,248 |
The wider picture
Salary in context
View salary context data
| Measure | Amount | Context |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey average | $84,974 | NEA 2024-25 |
| State minimum | Not published | See state minimum terms below |
| National average | $74,495 | Reporting year not published |
Before you compare offers
Match the school year, degree lane and credited experience. The published maximum is not a promise of starting placement. Confirm contract days, supplements and eligibility in each district’s official schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find New Jersey district salary schedules?
Use the district comparison table on this page to open a district guide and its official salary schedule. Each source is linked with a verification date.
Does a master’s degree change the salary?
Check the master’s lane in the district’s published schedule. Degree supplements and placement rules vary; a missing value here does not mean there is no additional pay.
Sources and last checked
- Educator Pay and Student Spending: How Does Your State Rank? · National Education Association
- Fall Enrollment 2025-26 · New Jersey Department of Education
- Newark Public Schools NTU agreement 2024-2029, salary guides · Newark Public Schools
- Edison Township ETEA certified contract 2023-2028 · Edison Township Public Schools
- Cherry Hill certificated staff salary guide 2026-2027 · Cherry Hill Public Schools
- Newark Public School District: source · Newark Public School District
- Edison Township School District: source · Edison Township School District
- Cherry Hill School District: source · Cherry Hill School District
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