As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Newark, NJ is $103,293, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,986 weekly, or $8,608 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Newark, NJ vary widely, spanning from $84,927 to $121,572. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,680) and 75th percentile ($112,861), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,572 per year. This $19,181 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Newark Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 4.5% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 33 statewide for Electrical Systems Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Electrical Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $84,927 Newark, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $93,680 Newark, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $103,293 Newark, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $112,861 Newark, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $121,572 Newark, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $93,680 10% $84,927 90% $121,572 75% $112,861 $103,293 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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

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