Accountants and Auditors Salary in New Jersey

Accountants and auditors in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $106,180 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($91,610), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the accountants and auditors average at $110,590 and the median at $100,830 for 42,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $94,750.

Accountants and Auditors average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$106,180
Vineland$92,400
Atlantic City$91,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$106,180	$99,550	$79,940	$78,954	103
Vineland	$92,400	$82,960	$68,040	$70,137	96
Atlantic City	$91,610	$83,040	$67,370	$69,632	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Accountants and Auditors salary in other states

Accountants and Auditors salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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