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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,050 |
| 2023 | $94,810 |
| 2024 | $103,910 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,050 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $94,810 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $103,910 | $101,746 |