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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$24.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,117/year ($3,510/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 30th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 920 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $51,380 a year — though pay ranges from $40,570 for newcomers to $71,120 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 920 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $51,380 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 $42,117 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $51,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,986 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,931 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,347 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,117 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,510 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in New Jersey?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in New Jersey is $51,380 per year ($24.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,590 and $61,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $51,380, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $42,117 per year ($3,510 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 920 Eligibility Interviewer 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.