Salaries in New Jersey.
3 metro areas. 3445 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 1.18x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$437,000
Technical Fellow
Median Role
$376,000
Principal Applied Scientist
Entry Level
$366,000
Principal Computer Vision Engineer
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
New Jersey has 3 major metro areas tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 1.18x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Technical Fellow at $437,000 in Jersey City. The median role pays $376,000.
Metro areas in New Jersey
Top 30 salaries in New Jersey
Tax considerations in New Jersey
New Jersey's top income tax rate is 10.75%, one of the highest in the nation. Newark has a payroll tax but no separate city income tax. The high state rate makes salary negotiation critical.
New Jersey's top income tax rate is 10.75%. Jersey City has a payroll tax but no separate city income tax. The high state rate makes salary negotiation especially important.
New Jersey's 10.75% top rate applies. Princeton has no additional city income tax. The pharma corridor offers competitive compensation that partially offsets the high state tax burden.
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