How much does a Software Engineer III make in New Jersey? The average Software Engineer III salary in New Jersey is $135,562 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $123,915 and $147,927. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Software Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary $113,311 NJ February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary $123,915 NJ February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary $135,562 NJ February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary $147,927 NJ February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary $159,185 NJ February 26, 2024
25% $123,915 10% $113,311 90% $159,185 75% $147,927 $135,562 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Software Engineer III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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JavaScript: Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.

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Software Engineering: Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer

Analysis 20.29%
JavaScript 27.31%
Software Engineering 21.17%
Others 31.23%

Job Description for Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Being a Software Engineer III may direct a few junior level software engineers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Software Engineer III typically reports to a manager. The Software Engineer III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Software Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $139,392 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $141,854 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $141,977 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $139,219 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $144,686 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $139,392 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $137,410 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $138,160 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $141,977 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $139,392 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Software Engineer III

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For Software Engineer III, the upper level is Software Engineer IV and then progresses to Software Engineer V.

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