What is the median salary for Computer Programmers in New Jersey?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer Programmers in New Jersey is $102,770.

How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Computer Programmers?

The New Jersey median is +4.3% versus the BLS national figure of $98,561.

What is the salary range for Computer Programmers in New Jersey?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,610 and the 90th-percentile at $183,340, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Computer Programmers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -6.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Computer Programmers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Computer Programmers Salary in New Jersey

Median annual$102,770

Mean annual$112,930

Range (10th to 90th)$63,610 to $183,340

New Jersey employment4,000

State vs national+4.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey computer programmers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $78,310 and $134,700, with a median of $102,770.

Real disclosed salaries

Computer Programmers in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 1,000 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $99,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	244	$80,995
Level II — qualified	467	$106,662
Level III — experienced	70	$132,330
Level IV — fully competent	26	$156,885

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Computer Programmers in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
Mphasis Corporation	Software Engineer	71	$121,311
SKILLTUNE TECHNOLOGIES INC	Software Engineer	59	$106,700
HCL AMERICA INC	Senior Technical Lead	34	$106,662
Diaspark, Inc.	Programmer Analyst	33	$85,500
Accenture LLP	Packaged App Development Assoc Manager	27	$142,600
CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC	Programmer/ Developer 3	26	$123,750
WIPRO LIMITED	Technical Lead L1	23	$98,301
Tata Consultancy Services Limited	Developer	22	$106,662
BCT CONSULTING INC.	PROGRAMMER ANALYST	21	$106,662
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	Developer	19	$98,301

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Software Engineer at Mphasis Corporation
$98,301
Jersey CityDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501051
Computer Programmer at GP TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$98,400
North BrunswickDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502700
Computer Programmer at SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC
$145,500
North BrunswickDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502837
DEVELOPER at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
$98,301
JERSEY CITYDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501496
Computer Programmer at SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC
$98,400
North BrunswickDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502814
Computer Programmer at GP TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$121,900
North BrunswickDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502712
Software Engineer at SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC
$98,400
North BrunswickDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502795
Computer Programmer at SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC
$74,800
North BrunswickDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502780

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Computer Programmers pay by experience level in New Jersey

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Computer Programmers specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 730 certified offers. The most common variant is Software Engineer at a median of $106,662.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Software Engineer	Mphasis Corporation	178	$106,662
Programmer Analyst	Diaspark, Inc.	160	$93,012
Computer Programmer	SKILLTUNE TECHNOLOGIES INC	150	$98,500
JAVA DEVELOPER	BEACONFIRE STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC.	48	$96,650
Developer	Tata Consultancy Services Limited	44	$98,301
Software Programmer	Mphasis Corporation	32	$106,662
Programmer/ Developer	CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC	31	$125,000
Senior Technical Lead	HCL AMERICA INC	25	$106,662
Software Developer	MERIDIANSOFT INC	20	$98,301
Technical Lead L1	WIPRO LIMITED	18	$98,301
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST	DIZER CORP	13	$106,700
Development Lead Robotics	HCL AMERICA INC	11	$106,662

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Computer Programmers in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 999 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $99,000.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Technology and software	Mphasis Corporation	882	$99,000
Professional services	Accenture LLP	95	$100,900
Finance and insurance	Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company	7	$98,301
Manufacturing	US Beverage Packers LLC	6	$81,748
Retail and wholesale	World Finer Foods, LLC	3	$142,800
Transportation and logistics	East West Hauling, Inc.	2	$86,508
Nonprofit and civic	District Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO	2	$89,340
Education	Driving Academy Inc	1	$88,223
Government and public sector	CareSource Management Services, LLC	1	$124,261

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Jersey over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
4.9 / 5
Programming
Technical
4.8 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
3.9 / 5
Near Vision
Ability
3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
3.8 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
3.8 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
3.8 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
02
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
03
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
04
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.
05
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
06
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
07
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
08
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-6.0%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Computer Programmers in New Jersey?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer Programmers in New Jersey is $102,770.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Computer Programmers?: The New Jersey median is +4.3% versus the BLS national figure of $98,561.
What is the salary range for Computer Programmers in New Jersey?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,610 and the 90th-percentile at $183,340, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Computer Programmers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -6.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Computer Programmers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.