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Janitor Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$18.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,781/year ($2,648/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 67,660 Janitor jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Janitor salary of $37,630 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 $31,781 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $37,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,336 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,879 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$635 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,781 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in New Jersey?
- The median Janitor salary in New Jersey is $37,630 per year ($18.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,200 and $44,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $37,630, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $31,781 per year ($2,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 67,660 Janitor 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.