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New Jersey executor fee calculator
New Jersey executors can take commissions of 5% of the first $200,000 of the estate's principal (corpus), 3.5% of $200,000 to $1 million and 2% above $1 million, plus 6% of income received. Each additional executor adds 1% of corpus (N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14).
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Source: N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14; N.J.S.A. 3B:18-13. This doesn't include extra pay for extraordinary work, or anything a will or written agreement sets instead.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
New Jersey executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $200,000 | 5% |
| $200,000 to $1,000,000 | 3.5% |
| Above $1,000,000 | 2% |
| Income received | 6% |
| Each additional executor | 1% of corpus |
Source: N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14; N.J.S.A. 3B:18-13.
What the fee is based on
All corpus received by the fiduciary (N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14), plus income received (N.J.S.A. 3B:18-13).
Worked example
- Corpus received by the executor: $500,000
- Income received: $10,000
| 5% of the first $200,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.5% of $200,000–$1,000,000 | $10,500 |
| 6% of income received | $600 |
| Total | $21,100 |
What can change the amount
- No single executor can receive more than the commission a sole executor would get (3B:18-14).
- The court can cut corpus commissions only if a beneficiary shows the work was seriously deficient or much less than usual (3B:18-14). It can allow more for unusual or extraordinary work (3B:18-16).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in New Jersey?
New Jersey executors can take commissions of 5% of the first $200,000 of the estate's principal (corpus), 3.5% of $200,000 to $1 million and 2% above $1 million, plus 6% of income received. Each additional executor adds 1% of corpus (N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14).
What is the executor fee on the example estate in New Jersey?
The New Jersey formula gives $21,100 for the usual executor duties (set by law). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in New Jersey?
All corpus received by the fiduciary (N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14), plus income received (N.J.S.A. 3B:18-13).
Can a New Jersey executor get more or less than the formula?
No single executor can receive more than the commission a sole executor would get (3B:18-14).
What else changes executor pay in New Jersey?
The court can cut corpus commissions only if a beneficiary shows the work was seriously deficient or much less than usual (3B:18-14). It can allow more for unusual or extraordinary work (3B:18-16).
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Sources
- N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14 — New Jersey Legislature
- N.J.S.A. 3B:18-13 — New Jersey Legislature
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.