Average IT Manager Salary in New Jersey

Technology · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average IT Manager in New Jersey earns $180,200 per year, which is above the national average of $169,510. This translates to approximately $86.63 per hour, $6,931 biweekly, or $15,017 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)	$135,200	$65.00
Average (50th)	$180,200	$86.63
Experienced (75th)	$207,200	$99.63
Top Earners (90th)	$234,300	$112.64

IT Manager Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$194,600	$16,217/mo
Jersey City	$183,800	$15,317/mo
Trenton	$176,600	$14,717/mo
Edison	$171,200	$14,267/mo
Princeton	$167,600	$13,967/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Technology
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	15% (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 IT Managers 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 technology professionals.

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