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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 Chiefroles 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.