Computer Programmers Salary in New Jersey

Computer programmers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $108,350 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($90,990), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $114,950 and the median at $104,940 for 3,930 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$108,350
Atlantic City$90,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$108,350	$110,990	$82,090	$80,342	103
Atlantic City	$90,990	$88,220	$59,610	$69,235	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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