How Much Does a Programming Engineer Make in Jersey City, NJ ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Programming Engineer Salary in Jersey City, NJ

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Programming Engineer in Jersey City, NJ is $164,704, equivalent to $79 per hour, $3,167 weekly, or $13,725 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Programming Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Programming Engineer in Jersey City, NJ vary widely, spanning from $139,506 to $191,167. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($151,514) and 75th percentile ($178,556), while top earners (90th percentile) make $191,167 per year. This $27,042 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Jersey City Programming Engineer often earn 5.7% higher than national averages. However, Jersey City currently ranks 12 statewide for Programming Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $139,506 Jersey City, NJ May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $151,514 Jersey City, NJ May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $164,704 Jersey City, NJ May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $178,556 Jersey City, NJ May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $191,167 Jersey City, NJ May 18, 2021
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What is a Programming Engineer ?

Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build, and test machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in...

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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

Jersey City, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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