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Software Developer Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$135,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.36/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
51,570
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,939 #38 of 50

Software Developer pay in New Jersey, explained

Software developers in New Jersey earn a median of $135,940 per year ($65.36 per hour), in line with the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $84,880, while the most experienced software developers reach about $207,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $135,940 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $135,940 is worth about $124,939 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #38 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,880
$40.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,940
$65.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$207,200
$99.62/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $135,940 $124,939
New York $166,180 $153,983 −$30,240
Delaware $133,020 $133,276 +$2,920
Pennsylvania $126,550 $129,699 +$9,390

Software Developer in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do software developers make in New Jersey?

Software developers in New Jersey earn a median of $135,940 per year ($65.36 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay software developers well?

At $135,940, New Jersey pays about the same as the national median for software developers. An estimated 51,570 work in the state.

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