New Jersey Superintendent Salaries for 2024-25: Key Figures Revealed
NJ Superintendent Salaries: See What Your School District's Leader Earned In 2024-25

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In the 2024-25 school year, New Jersey superintendents earned an average salary of $202,653, with the highest-paid superintendent, Howard Lerner, earning $346,189. Over 400 superintendents surpassed the national average of $169,343 reported by the American Association of School Administrators.
- 01New Jersey superintendents' average salary is $202,653, significantly higher than the national average of $169,343.
- 02The highest-paid superintendent, Howard Lerner, earns $346,189 in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
- 03A total of 83 superintendents in New Jersey earn more than $250,000, with 16 making $290,000 or more.
- 04The lowest-paid superintendent, Craig Hutcheson, earns $58,365 in Hampton Township School District.
- 05Out of 586 superintendents, 265 hold doctorates and 314 hold master's degrees.
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In New Jersey, the average salary for school superintendents in the 2024-25 academic year reached $202,653, with a median salary of $201,756. This figure is approximately $40,000 higher than the national average of $169,343 reported by the American Association of School Administrators, which surveyed over 2,000 superintendents across 49 states. Among the 586 superintendents in New Jersey, more than 400 earn above the national average, with 83 superintendents earning over $250,000. The highest salary belongs to Howard Lerner, who earns $346,189 as the superintendent of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, while the lowest salary is $58,365 earned by Craig Hutcheson of Hampton Township School District. The report also indicates that 265 superintendents hold doctorates, and 314 have master's degrees, highlighting the educational qualifications of these leaders.
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The high salaries of superintendents may influence local tax rates and education budgets across New Jersey.
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