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Software Developer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$65.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,646/year ($8,137/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $84,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $135,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $207,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 51,570 Software Developer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Software Developer salary of $135,940 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 $97,646 — an effective tax rate of 28.2%.
| Gross (median) | $135,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,360 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,399 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,535 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,646 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in New Jersey?
- The median Software Developer salary in New Jersey is $135,940 per year ($65.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,020 and $170,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $135,940, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $97,646 per year ($8,137 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.2%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 51,570 Software Developer 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.