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Claims Adjuster Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$46.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,177/year ($6,015/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,650 Claims Adjuster jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $95,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,177 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $95,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,222 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,320 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,971 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,177 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,015 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in New Jersey?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in New Jersey is $95,690 per year ($46.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,170 and $107,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $95,690, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $72,177 per year ($6,015 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,650 Claims Adjuster jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.