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Software engineer salary in Jersey City, NJ, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in Jersey City, NJ?

Average base salary

$135,033
same
as national average
Average $135,033
Low $99,466
High $183,317

The average salary for a software engineer is $135,033 per year in Jersey City, NJ and $5,000 cash bonus per year.111 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Jersey City, NJ

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Senior Software Development En...
Charles Schwab3.9out of 5 stars.
Jersey City, NJ
$105,600 - $234,600 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Jersey City, NJ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fidelity TalentSource
 
$232,267per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$213,050per year
CAMBAY CONSULTING
 
$197,600per year
RBC
 
$189,592per year
Genesis10
 
$175,015per year
Pyramid Consulting, Inc.
 
$171,600per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Jersey City, NJ

  1. Iselin, NJ
    $174,789 per year
  2. Moorestown, NJ
    $174,165 per year
  3. Jersey City, NJ
    $135,033 per year
  4. Edison, NJ
    $129,491 per year
  5. Newark, NJ
    $126,611 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Jersey City, NJ?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $108,849 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $48,068 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $177,707 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $24.27 per hour