Local Salary Data

Computer Programmers Salary in New Jersey

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$122,000
2 filings
DOL Median (New Jersey)
$122,000
vs National
+35.6%
National: $90,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$107,300
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$122,000
+35.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Computer Programmers in New Jersey earns $122,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.6% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $107,300 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in New Jersey

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
IQVIA RDS Inc.$145,0001
Infylogy Corp$99,0001

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Computer Programmers make in New Jersey?

The median Computer Programmers salary in New Jersey is $122,000 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Computer Programmers?

A Computer Programmers in New Jersey earns 35.6% more than the national median of $90,000, or $107,300 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.