Average Software Engineer Salary in New Jersey

Technology · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Software Engineer in New Jersey earns $140,600 per year, which is above the national average of $132,270. This translates to approximately $67.60 per hour, $5,408 biweekly, or $11,717 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)	$105,400	$50.67
Average (50th)	$140,600	$67.60
Experienced (75th)	$161,700	$77.74
Top Earners (90th)	$182,800	$87.88

Software Engineer Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$151,800	$12,650/mo
Jersey City	$143,400	$11,950/mo
Trenton	$137,800	$11,483/mo
Edison	$133,600	$11,133/mo
Princeton	$130,800	$10,900/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Technology
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	25% (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 Software Engineers 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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