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Newark engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Newark (NY metro division) metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$130,521

Newark

Top earners

$200,639

Higher end

vs national

+12% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

NJ

New Jersey

Engineers in the Newark (NY metro division) metro earn an estimated $130,521, +12% vs national, with top earners near $200,639. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Newark

Estimated pay for each discipline in Newark. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Newark

  • Local market. Newark pay runs +12% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the New Jersey statewide estimate.
  • Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Newark, raising or lowering local pay.

Engineer salaries in Newark — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Newark?
Engineers in the Newark (NY metro division) metro earn an estimated median of $130,521 per year — 12% above the national average — with top earners near $200,639. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Newark?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Newark, around $185,214 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Newark compare to the national average?
The estimated Newark engineering median of $130,521 is 12% above the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the New Jersey statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Newark: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 1.12× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →