Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,940 | $142,991 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.36 | $68.75 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $124,945.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in New Jersey is $135,940, or about $65.36 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. New Jersey is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 51,570 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $135,940, New Jersey offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.