As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Edison, NJ is $109,028, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,097 weekly, or $9,086 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Programmer in Edison, NJ vary widely, spanning from $88,903 to $125,801. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,494) and 75th percentile ($117,807), while top earners (90th percentile) make $125,801 per year. This $19,313 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Edison Entry Level Programmer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Edison currently ranks 51 statewide for Entry Level Programmer 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
Entry Level Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $88,903 Edison, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $98,494 Edison, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $109,028 Edison, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $117,807 Edison, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $125,801 Edison, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $98,494 10% $88,903 90% $125,801 75% $117,807 $109,028 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Edison, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.638 square miles (79.351 km2), including 29.940 square miles (77.543....More

Edison, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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