Chatham's School Superintendent Salary Exceeds State Average
How Much Does Chathams School Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals

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Emily Sortino, the Superintendent of the School District of the Chathams, earned $240,000 for the 2024-25 school year, surpassing New Jersey's average superintendent salary of $202,653. The highest-paid superintendent in the state received $346,189.
- 01New Jersey's superintendents have an average salary of $202,653, with a median of $201,756.
- 02Over 400 superintendents in New Jersey earn above the national average of $169,343.
- 03The highest-paid superintendent in New Jersey is Howard Lerner, earning $346,189.
- 04Among the top 10 salaries, the lowest is $58,365 for Craig Hutcheson of Hampton Township.
- 05Of the state's superintendents, 265 hold doctorates and 314 have master's degrees.
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In the 2024-25 school year, Emily Sortino, the Superintendent of the School District of the Chathams in New Jersey, earned $240,000, which is above the state's average superintendent salary of $202,653. The median salary for superintendents in New Jersey is $201,756, significantly higher than the national average of $169,343, as reported by the American Association of School Administrators. Out of 586 superintendents listed, more than 400 earn above the national average, with 83 making over $250,000. The highest salary in the state is held by Howard Lerner of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District at $346,189, while the lowest is Craig Hutcheson of the Hampton Township School District at $58,365. The data highlights that 265 superintendents have doctorates and 314 hold master's degrees, indicating a highly educated leadership within the state's school districts.
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