How much does a software developer make in New Jersey?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in New Jersey. That is $65.36 an hour or $11,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.36
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 51,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,880Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $207,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,880 | $40.81 | |
| 25th | $107,000 | $51.45 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.36 | |
| 75th | $170,100 | $81.79 | |
| 90th | $207,200 | $99.62 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $166,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $133,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | $128,800 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $126,700 |
| Vineland, NJ | $123,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $122,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 8. Colorado | $138,400 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $136,900 |
| 10. Virginia | $136,500 |
| 11. New Jersey | $135,900 |
| 12. North Carolina | $134,700 |
| 13. Connecticut | $134,100 |
| 14. Delaware | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $65.36 ($135,900 a year).
Do software developers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $135,900 against $136,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for software developer pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays software developers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $166,800 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.