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Software Engineer Salary in New Jersey

Based on 12K+ workers in New Jersey

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (NJ)

$103,910

$49.957/hr

vs National Average

$101,746

+2.1% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$50K $190K

12K employed in New Jersey

Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in New Jersey

Software Engineer (NJ) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$49,530
25th percentile$72,680
Median (50th percentile)$103,910
75th percentile$157,100
90th percentile$189,630

Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in New Jersey vs National

Historical Software Engineer (New Jersey vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$84,050
2023$94,810
2024$103,910
Historical salary trend for Software Engineer in New Jersey
YearNew Jersey MedianNational Median
2022$84,050$89,712
2023$94,810$97,924
2024$103,910$101,746

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