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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$21.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,134/year ($3,095/month) for a single filer
Driver/Sales Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,720 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $44,720 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 $37,134 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $44,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,186 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,421 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$979 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,134 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in New Jersey is $44,720 per year ($21.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,630 and $54,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $44,720, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $37,134 per year ($3,095 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,720 Driver/Sales Worker 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.