Average Financial Analyst Salary in New Jersey

Finance · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Financial Analyst in New Jersey earns $106,200 per year, which is above the national average of $99,890. This translates to approximately $51.06 per hour, $4,085 biweekly, or $8,850 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)	$79,600	$38.27
Average (50th)	$106,200	$51.06
Experienced (75th)	$122,100	$58.72
Top Earners (90th)	$138,100	$66.39

Financial Analyst Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$114,700	$9,558/mo
Jersey City	$108,300	$9,025/mo
Trenton	$104,100	$8,675/mo
Edison	$100,900	$8,408/mo
Princeton	$98,800	$8,233/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Finance
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	8% (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 Financial Analysts 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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