Big Data Engineer Salary in Newark, New Jersey

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How much does a Big Data Engineer make in Newark, NJ? The average Big Data Engineer salary in Newark, NJ is $172,493 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $156,804 and $189,669. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Big Data Engineer in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Big Data Engineer ranges from $156,804 to $189,669 with the average base salary of $172,493. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,872 to $205,553 with the average total cash compensation of $182,303.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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

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