Average Accountant Salary in New Jersey

Finance · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Accountant in New Jersey earns $84,900 per year, which is above the national average of $79,880. This translates to approximately $40.82 per hour, $3,265 biweekly, or $7,075 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$63,700	$30.62
Average (50th)	$84,900	$40.82
Experienced (75th)	$97,600	$46.94
Top Earners (90th)	$110,400	$53.08

Accountant Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$91,700	$7,642/mo
Jersey City	$86,600	$7,217/mo
Trenton	$83,200	$6,933/mo
Edison	$80,700	$6,725/mo
Princeton	$79,000	$6,583/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Finance
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Accountants in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for finance professionals.

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