How much does a Cab Driver make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cab Driver in Newark, NJ is $45,534. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,406 to $52,793, with most professionals earning between $35,736 and $59,401.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Cab Driver in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cab Driver in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Cab Driver ranges from $40,406 to $52,793 with the average base salary of $45,534. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,538 to $52,981 with the average total cash compensation of $45,683.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,534 $40,406 - $52,793
Bonus $148 $133 - $188
Total Pay $45,683 $40,538 - $52,981
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,406 - $52,793 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,406 - $52,793 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,763 - $53,259 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,406 - $52,793 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,406 - $52,793 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,406 - $52,793 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Taxi Cab Driver LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $45,687 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,358
JOB TITLE Yellow Cab Driver LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $39,266 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,413
JOB TITLE Cab Dispatcher LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $57,061 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,086
JOB TITLE Driver LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $40,406 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,793
JOB TITLE Ambulance Driver LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $38,813 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,512
JOB TITLE Driver/Sales Representative LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $61,493 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,298
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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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