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Engineering Manager Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$86.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $125,351/year ($10,446/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 4,540 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $180,640 a year — though pay ranges from $129,690 for newcomers to $275,950 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $129,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $154,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $180,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $221,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $275,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,540 Engineering Manager jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Engineering Manager salary of $180,640 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 $125,351 — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
| Gross (median) | $180,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$32,088 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,819 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$9,382 |
| Take-home (annual) | $125,351 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,446 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in New Jersey?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in New Jersey is $180,640 per year ($86.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $154,970 and $221,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $180,640, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $125,351 per year ($10,446 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,540 Engineering Manager 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.