Software Developers pay in New Jersey
Software Developers in New Jersey earn an average of $143,800 a year. That is $4,300 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $148,100. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $165,870.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $148,100 | $71.20 |
| New Jersey | $143,800 | $69.14 |
| New York | $163,820 | $78.76 |
| Delaware | $138,110 | $66.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $128,110 | $61.59 |
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Questions and answers
How much do software developers make in New Jersey?
The average is $143,800 a year, and the median is $135,940. That is $4,300 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $148,100.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$69.14 an hour on average; the median is $65.36.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($165,870), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($136,050). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($124,420).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #11 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.