How Much Do NJ School Bosses Really Earn?
School leaders in New Jersey are making some serious cash. The latest numbers show that while most superintendents saw a small pay bump, a few are raking in over $300,000 a year.
Top Earners
Norma Fernandez, who runs Jersey City Public Schools, tops the list with a salary of $322,272. She's been with the district for over four decades and has been the superintendent for the past three years. Before that, she was a principal.
Five other superintendents also made at least $300,000 last year. Another 17 earned $270,000 or more.
Average Salaries
- Average salary for all superintendents in the state: $197,444
- Increase from the previous year: 1.95%
Work Roles
Most superintendents work full-time in one district, but some districts share a superintendent or have them take on extra roles. This is more common in smaller districts without high schools.
National Comparison
Compared to the national average, New Jersey superintendents are making a lot more. The national average salary for a superintendent is $131,171.
Data Notes
- The salary data is self-reported by the districts.
- Some superintendents may have changed jobs or left their positions since the data was collected.
- The data also includes information about whether a superintendent holds multiple roles within the same district or works for more than one district.
