How much does a compensation make in New Jersey?
$85,040a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in New Jersey. That is $40.88 an hour or $7,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.88
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,820Median: $85,040Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,820 | $27.32 | |
| 25th | $68,080 | $32.73 | |
| Median | $85,040 | $40.88 | |
| 75th | $112,100 | $53.88 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.42 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $89,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,620 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,150 |
| Trenton, NJ | $74,520 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $74,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 4. California | $91,410 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $86,710 |
| 6. Washington | $86,630 |
| 7. New Jersey | $85,040 |
| 8. New Mexico | $83,540 |
| 9. Oregon | $83,320 |
| 10. New York | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.88 ($85,040 a year).
Do compensations make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $85,040 against $78,210 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for compensation pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays compensations the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $89,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.