How much does a Soldier make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Newark, NJ is $54,613. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,968 to $60,986, with most professionals earning between $43,828 and $66,787.

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What is a Soldier?

A Soldier is one who fights as part of an army. A Soldier can be a conscripted or volunteer enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, or an officer....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Soldier in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Soldier in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $48,968 to $60,986 with the average base salary of $54,613. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,208 to $63,504 with the average total cash compensation of $56,219.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $54,613 $48,968 - $60,986
Bonus $1,605 $1,240 - $2,518
Total Pay $56,219 $50,208 - $63,504
* 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 $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,400 - $61,524 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,968 - $60,986 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $38,243 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,092
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $50,315 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,557
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $42,438 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,075
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $51,062 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,716
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $46,916 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,870
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $44,341 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,513
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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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