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New Jersey / Section Chief

Role across New Jersey

Section Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

6 people hold the Section Chief role across 1 department in New Jersey, with a median total compensation of $119,585. Among 3 jurisdictions where this role is reported, New Jersey ranks #3 by median pay.

Employees
6
Median pay
$119,585
Departments
1
Cross-jurisdiction
#3 of 3

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Section Chief pay in other jurisdictions

Where Section Chiefs are paid most

Georgia
$127,411 · 24

Median total compensation for comparable Section Chief roles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within New Jersey

Department with this role

The New Jersey department holding this role

Transportation
6 · $119,585

The one department in New Jersey that reports this role. The bar links to that department’s page for it.