Software Developer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 57K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$132,400
$63.654/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
+9.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $205K
57K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,220 |
| 25th percentile | $104,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,400 |
| 75th percentile | $166,340 |
| 90th percentile | $205,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,900 |
| 2023 | $131,680 |
| 2024 | $132,400 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,900 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $131,680 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $132,400 | $121,352 |