Contract Engineer Salary in Newark, New Jersey

Contract Engineer Salary in Newark, NJ

How much does a Contract Engineer make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contract Engineer in Newark, NJ is $78,112. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,228 to a high of $88,821, with most professionals earning between $70,844 and $83,718.

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10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $64,228 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $70,844 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $78,112 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $83,718 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $88,821 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
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    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Contract Engineer in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Contract Engineer ranges from $70,844 to $83,718 with the average base salary of $78,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,844 to $83,718 with the average total cash compensation of $78,112.

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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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