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Delivery Driver Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$22.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,705/year ($3,225/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,900 Delivery Driver jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Delivery Driver salary of $46,820 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 $38,705 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $46,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,438 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,582 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,705 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,225 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in New Jersey?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in New Jersey is $46,820 per year ($22.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,000 and $53,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $46,820, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $38,705 per year ($3,225 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 33,900 Delivery Driver 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.