Computer Operator Salary in Newark, NJ

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How much does a Computer Operator make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Computer Operator in Newark, NJ is $55,831. While Salary.com is seeing that Computer Operator salary in Newark, NJ can go up to $71,071 or down to $43,551, but most earn between $49,404 and $63,808. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Operator in the United States.

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What is a Computer Operator?

A Computer Operator is a role in IT which oversees the running of computer systems, ensuring that the machines, and computers are running properly. The job of a Computer Operator as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics is to "monitor and control ... and respond to ... enter commands ... set controls on computer and peripheral devices. This Excludes Data Entry."...

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Average Salary Range for Computer Operator in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

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49404
63808
55831

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
49921
64845
56482
What is the average salary for Computer Operator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Operator in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Computer Operator ranges from $49,404 to $63,808 with the average base salary of $55,831. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,921 to $64,845 with the average total cash compensation of $56,482.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,831 $49,404 - $63,808
Bonus $651 $517 - $1,036
Total Pay $56,482 $49,921 - $64,845
* 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.

Computer Operator Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,491 - $63,921 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,491 - $63,921 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,409 - $65,107 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,491 - $63,921 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Union, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,491 - $63,921 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,491 - $63,921 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
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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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