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Inventory Clerk Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$21.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,673/year ($3,139/month) for a single filer
Inventory Clerk pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,440 Inventory Clerk jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 43-5071, “Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Inventory Clerk salary of $45,440 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 $37,673 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $45,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,273 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,476 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,018 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,673 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Inventory Clerk make in New Jersey?
- The median Inventory Clerk salary in New Jersey is $45,440 per year ($21.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,660 and $53,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Inventory Clerk in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $45,440, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $37,673 per year ($3,139 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Inventory Clerk jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 29,440 Inventory Clerk 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.