Principal Programmer Salary in Newark, NJ

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How much does a Principal Programmer make in Newark, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Programmer in Newark, NJ is $205,818. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $187,497 to $226,634, with most professionals earning between $170,816 and $245,586.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Programmer in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

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187497
226634
205818

Average Total Cash Compensation

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202096
253018
224565
What is the average salary for Principal Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Programmer in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Principal Programmer ranges from $187,497 to $226,634 with the average base salary of $205,818. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $202,096 to $253,018 with the average total cash compensation of $224,565.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $205,818 $187,497 - $226,634
Bonus $18,747 $14,600 - $26,384
Total Pay $224,565 $202,096 - $253,018
* 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.

Principal Programmer Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,828 - $227,035 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,828 - $227,035 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,313 - $231,247 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,828 - $227,035 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Union, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,828 - $227,035 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,828 - $227,035 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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