Highest Salem City employee salary in year 2018 was $129,436. Salem City employees number in year 2018 was 54. Salem City average salary was $52,880 and median salary was $54,300. According to the last payroll, Salem City average salary is 29 percent lower than USA average and 26 percent lower than New Jersey state average. Salem City employee salaries are usually between $35,536 and $76,260. Top 10% of highest-earning employees have salaries ranging from $83,044 to $129,436.