Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in New Jersey, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
New Jersey is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division), with 9,500,851 residents, a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $104,294. The unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 108.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,294 | 3 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 32 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.8% | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 108.8 | 48 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.5% | 6 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 25.0% | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Middle Atlantic division: New York · Pennsylvania.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 141,790 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90,054 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 87,103 | 9.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 82,464 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79,050 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 77,762 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 57,006 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 52,048 | 5.7% |
| Information | 43,832 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34,242 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34,035 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 29,589 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24,557 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22,248 | 2.4% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 18,327 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 14,665 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 10,484 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8,936 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,306 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 834 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,500 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 167,000 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 250,000 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 883,500 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 72,300 | -5.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 267,400 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 712,700 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 828,900 | +3.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 418,800 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 166,800 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 616,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 4,384,900 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 536,650 | 125.2 | 1.10 | $50,800 | $36,550 | $80,490 | +7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 316,810 | 73.9 | 0.84 | $36,480 | $32,220 | $60,350 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 454,140 | 106.0 | 1.20 | $44,740 | $33,730 | $75,050 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 362,000 | 84.5 | 0.98 | $45,520 | $32,610 | $122,380 | +18% |
| Management | 316,140 | 73.8 | 1.03 | $166,690 | $84,380 | $304,780 | +32% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 287,050 | 67.0 | 0.99 | $98,100 | $58,740 | $166,040 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 284,830 | 66.5 | 1.05 | $102,650 | $50,510 | $171,180 | +19% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 298,920 | 69.7 | 1.19 | $65,270 | $35,150 | $105,110 | +8% |
| Production | 172,800 | 40.3 | 0.73 | $46,500 | $33,240 | $79,800 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 208,870 | 48.7 | 0.96 | $43,220 | $33,280 | $55,850 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 126,280 | 29.5 | 0.71 | $73,470 | $43,820 | $128,070 | +23% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 141,990 | 33.1 | 0.85 | $63,290 | $38,940 | $103,760 | +6% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 154,820 | 36.1 | 1.07 | $123,900 | $62,400 | $187,880 | +13% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,560 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,870 | $33,450 | $58,530 | +3% |
| Protective Service | 122,610 | 28.6 | 1.18 | $54,480 | $33,810 | $129,160 | +9% |
| Personal Care and Service | 119,240 | 27.8 | 1.33 | $36,820 | $32,220 | $68,160 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 73,130 | 17.1 | 0.99 | $63,230 | $40,630 | $105,080 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 48,430 | 11.3 | 0.67 | $103,230 | $63,290 | $169,520 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 48,470 | 11.3 | 0.86 | $74,390 | $37,600 | $143,990 | +19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,540 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $90,180 | $51,890 | $162,350 | +9% |
| Legal | 38,190 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $114,270 | $58,890 | $280,280 | +11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,240 | 0.8 | 0.27 | $38,940 | $33,940 | $56,650 | +6% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.4% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 117,080 | 0.99 | $37,090 | $32,220 | $48,180 | +4% |
| Cashiers | 107,680 | 1.26 | $34,590 | $32,220 | $43,260 | +5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 97,230 | 1.20 | $39,540 | $33,350 | $55,940 | -2% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 93,730 | 0.88 | $34,150 | $32,220 | $39,130 | +9% |
| Registered Nurses | 92,680 | 0.99 | $106,500 | $83,060 | $135,170 | +9% |
| Retail Salespersons | 72,530 | 0.68 | $36,520 | $32,220 | $60,210 | +3% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 71,260 | 4.62 | $43,840 | $32,220 | $47,310 | +21% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 67,660 | 1.11 | $37,630 | $32,330 | $50,660 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 65,960 | 1.40 | $50,260 | $36,150 | $72,180 | +6% |
| Office Clerks, General | 65,130 | 0.96 | $48,570 | $34,810 | $71,230 | +8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 64,070 | 0.82 | $37,250 | $32,220 | $53,880 | -0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,690 | 0.83 | $47,740 | $35,520 | $72,040 | +7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 55,800 | 0.89 | $44,960 | $32,220 | $78,510 | +28% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 55,580 | 1.42 | $37,290 | $32,220 | $49,580 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 55,210 | 1.39 | $76,640 | $49,620 | $116,440 | +10% |
| General and Operations Managers | 53,000 | 0.55 | $173,690 | $77,350 | $372,770 | +64% |
| Software Developers | 51,570 | 1.11 | $135,940 | $84,880 | $207,200 | -0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 47,980 | 0.84 | $63,570 | $47,950 | $90,310 | +8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 44,980 | 1.30 | $79,200 | $44,290 | $167,430 | +13% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 42,250 | 1.06 | $100,830 | $65,710 | $167,080 | +20% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 42,060 | 1.68 | $41,650 | $33,420 | $54,290 | +10% |
| Security Guards | 41,540 | 1.17 | $38,880 | $32,230 | $60,420 | +2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 40,300 | 1.05 | $78,200 | $61,840 | $105,480 | +22% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 38,140 | 1.30 | $82,200 | $63,040 | $108,230 | +14% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 37,550 | 0.99 | $58,300 | $41,000 | $78,910 | +15% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 2,430 | 0.43 | $310,440 | $173,560 | $666,030 | +45% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,050 | 1.03 | $292,170 | $151,840 | $403,430 | +20% |
| Physicians, All Other | 9,730 | 1.03 | $285,010 | $75,590 | $430,940 | +7% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,040 | 3.35 | $207,030 | $136,840 | $317,420 | +24% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 34,470 | 1.87 | $203,460 | $137,070 | $294,110 | +16% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,280 | 1.18 | $201,560 | $79,800 | $308,390 | -4% |
| Financial Managers | 32,510 | 1.40 | $199,110 | $130,630 | $337,130 | +20% |
| Psychiatrists | 1,290 | 1.67 | $194,070 | $87,120 | $404,870 | -31% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,540 | 0.75 | $180,640 | $129,690 | $275,950 | +5% |
| Marketing Managers | 13,510 | 1.24 | $180,040 | $126,760 | $298,870 | +8% |
| Public Relations Managers | 2,420 | 1.17 | $174,980 | $99,370 | $288,690 | +19% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,430 | 1.47 | $174,520 | $117,660 | $285,280 | +18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 53,000 | 0.55 | $173,690 | $77,350 | $372,770 | +64% |
| Sales Managers | 20,090 | 1.14 | $173,020 | $103,580 | $308,630 | +17% |
| Human Resources Managers | 6,400 | 1.05 | $172,440 | $108,040 | $294,570 | +16% |
| Dentists, General | 2,980 | 0.87 | $171,330 | $77,920 | $349,780 | +0% |
| Physician Assistants | 4,790 | 1.07 | $165,690 | $117,860 | $207,000 | +22% |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,660 | 1.14 | $162,350 | $101,730 | $213,630 | +21% |
| Managers, All Other | 30,270 | 1.77 | $161,510 | $82,500 | $273,400 | +14% |
| Lawyers | 23,160 | 1.11 | $161,430 | $93,810 | $328,270 | +1% |
| Training and Development Managers | 1,540 | 1.16 | $160,540 | $95,160 | $234,520 | +21% |
| Veterinarians | 1,910 | 0.82 | $160,140 | $103,720 | $274,850 | +23% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 9,950 | 1.12 | $159,310 | $122,390 | $183,420 | +20% |
| Optometrists | 1,380 | 1.17 | $159,040 | $104,730 | $232,960 | +16% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,820 | 0.68 | $158,730 | $95,430 | $205,710 | +22% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | 7,090 | 11.36 | $100,250 | $64,750 | $172,230 | +29% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 71,260 | 4.62 | $43,840 | $32,220 | $47,310 | +21% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 11,050 | 3.93 | $35,350 | $32,220 | $44,840 | -1% |
| Word Processors and Typists | 3,560 | 3.69 | $49,520 | $38,430 | $70,650 | +0% |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 1,290 | 3.39 | $60,100 | $43,880 | $104,670 | -21% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,040 | 3.35 | $207,030 | $136,840 | $317,420 | +24% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 3,260 | 3.30 | $74,830 | $60,930 | $100,410 | +14% |
| School Bus Monitors | 6,100 | 2.82 | $36,100 | $32,220 | $43,570 | +3% |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 7,270 | 2.80 | $41,600 | $32,830 | $50,890 | +9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,570 | 2.75 | $122,620 | $80,070 | $162,240 | -4% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 11,520 | 2.74 | $36,370 | $32,220 | $39,390 | +2% |
| Chemists | 5,280 | 2.31 | $84,450 | $60,910 | $144,030 | -7% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | 1,570 | 2.26 | $39,360 | $35,270 | $56,520 | -4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 8,560 | 2.23 | $56,500 | $35,980 | $79,780 | -3% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 4,040 | 2.20 | $92,150 | $62,150 | $110,990 | +38% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 1,880 | 2.17 | $78,950 | $47,600 | $102,050 | +49% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 2,260 | 2.16 | $89,590 | $62,500 | $161,580 | +13% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 5,660 | 2.16 | $79,110 | $63,570 | $103,520 | +18% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 1,720 | 2.12 | $92,060 | $61,880 | $138,050 | +42% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 4,150 | 2.12 | $49,050 | $39,970 | $58,250 | +8% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 2,060 | 2.11 | $45,780 | $39,180 | $60,110 | +2% |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 3,700 | 2.07 | $118,370 | $73,150 | $167,350 | +24% |
| Concierges | 2,650 | 1.95 | $37,740 | $34,850 | $51,190 | -3% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 1,940 | 1.95 | $57,920 | $39,810 | $77,080 | +8% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 34,470 | 1.87 | $203,460 | $137,070 | $294,110 | +16% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 304 federal job postings open now in New Jersey (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 46 |
| Air Mobility Command | 30 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 30 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 15 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 10 |
| Army National Guard Units | 10 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 9 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 8 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 8 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 7 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 6 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Criminal Investigation | 12 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 11 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 8 |
| Medical Officer | 8 |
| Attorney | 8 |
| Education And Training Technician | 8 |
| General Business And Industry | 7 |
| Information Technology Management | 7 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 7 |
| Nurse | 7 |
| Correctional Officer | 7 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 6 |
| General Engineering | 6 |
| Contracting | 6 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (238 postings).
4 of the 250 largest US cities are in New Jersey.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 310,178 | $52,060 | $1,392 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Jersey City | 294,078 | $97,710 | $2,007 | 5.5% | 54.8% |
| Paterson | 158,735 | $55,997 | $1,548 | 10.7% | 11.8% |
| Elizabeth | 137,302 | $66,555 | $1,523 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
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The median wage in New Jersey is $58,570 a year ($28.16 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+15%). The 10th percentile earns $34,450 and the 90th $142,750.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 536,650 | 125.2 | 1.10 | $50,800 | $36,550 | $80,490 | +7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 316,810 | 73.9 | 0.84 | $36,480 | $32,220 | $60,350 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 454,140 | 106.0 | 1.20 | $44,740 | $33,730 | $75,050 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 362,000 | 84.5 | 0.98 | $45,520 | $32,610 | $122,380 | +18% |
| Management | 316,140 | 73.8 | 1.03 | $166,690 | $84,380 | $304,780 | +32% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 287,050 | 67.0 | 0.99 | $98,100 | $58,740 | $166,040 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 284,830 | 66.5 | 1.05 | $102,650 | $50,510 | $171,180 | +19% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 298,920 | 69.7 | 1.19 | $65,270 | $35,150 | $105,110 | +8% |
| Production | 172,800 | 40.3 | 0.73 | $46,500 | $33,240 | $79,800 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 208,870 | 48.7 | 0.96 | $43,220 | $33,280 | $55,850 | +13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 126,280 | 29.5 | 0.71 | $73,470 | $43,820 | $128,070 | +23% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 141,990 | 33.1 | 0.85 | $63,290 | $38,940 | $103,760 | +6% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 154,820 | 36.1 | 1.07 | $123,900 | $62,400 | $187,880 | +13% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,560 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,870 | $33,450 | $58,530 | +3% |
| Protective Service | 122,610 | 28.6 | 1.18 | $54,480 | $33,810 | $129,160 | +9% |
| Personal Care and Service | 119,240 | 27.8 | 1.33 | $36,820 | $32,220 | $68,160 | +1% |
| Community and Social Service | 73,130 | 17.1 | 0.99 | $63,230 | $40,630 | $105,080 | +8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 48,430 | 11.3 | 0.67 | $103,230 | $63,290 | $169,520 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 48,470 | 11.3 | 0.86 | $74,390 | $37,600 | $143,990 | +19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,540 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $90,180 | $51,890 | $162,350 | +9% |
| Legal | 38,190 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $114,270 | $58,890 | $280,280 | +11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,240 | 0.8 | 0.27 | $38,940 | $33,940 | $56,650 | +6% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In New Jersey ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.92 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 10.75% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 108.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,800 |
| Median home value | $496,000 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 63.9% |
| Poverty rate | 9.2% |
| Drive alone to work | 63.3% |
| Public transit to work | 9.7% |
| Work from home | 13.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 25.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
25.0% of residents of New Jersey were born abroad (2,376,163 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 279,421 |
| Dominican Republic | 212,563 |
| Mexico | 108,273 |
| Ecuador | 106,297 |
| Colombia | 101,902 |
| Philippines | 85,832 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 84,155 |
| Korea | 70,370 |
| Peru | 65,600 |
| Guatemala | 57,611 |
| Brazil | 53,649 |
| Jamaica | 51,944 |
| El Salvador | 51,338 |
| Haiti | 50,872 |
| Poland | 46,767 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.92 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 10.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.2% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$104,294 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
304 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.