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Princeton, New Jersey Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated November 3, 2026

Active Listings

20

Avg Salary Range

$196K - $251K

Remote %

5%

Ghost Rate

N/A

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Princeton, NJ commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 110.5).

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Spatial Hub Radar · Princeton, NJ
Approx. cost index: 110.5
Newark, NJ37 mi · cost index 111.2Philadelphia, PA38 mi · cost index 101.8New York, NY43 mi · cost index 115.6Baltimore, MD127 mi · cost index 101.4Bethesda, MD160 mi · cost index 109.8Princeton, NJ20 Jobs · 5% Remote
Nearby Markets:Newark, NJ (37 mi)Philadelphia, PA (38 mi)New York, NY (43 mi)Baltimore, MD (127 mi)Bethesda, MD (160 mi)

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Princeton:$215,000/yr
Current: Princeton, NJ

$215,000

BEA Price Parity: 110.5

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$230,371

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 7% more expensive+7% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $215,000 in Princeton, you need at least $230,371 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both NJ and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Explore San Francisco Market Hub, Salaries & Roles→

Top Roles in Princeton

  • Director, GCP Quality Assurance1
  • Director, Consumer Marketing1
  • Senior Director / Executive Director, Clinical Development1
  • Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Princeton, NJ, USA1
  • Director, Content Development1
  • Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Operations1
  • Sr. Manager Quality Audit and Compliance1
  • Executive Director, People & Performance Technology & Operations1
  • Senior Medical Safety Scientist1
  • Global Program Manager1
Director, GCP Quality Assurance
1
Director, Consumer Marketing
1
Senior Director / Executive Director, Clinical Development
1
Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Princeton, NJ, USA
1
Director, Content Development
1
Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Operations
1
Sr. Manager Quality Audit and Compliance
1
Executive Director, People & Performance Technology & Operations
1
Senior Medical Safety Scientist
1
Global Program Manager
1

Top Hiring Companies

A

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

18 listings

S

Speechify

1 listing

B

Benchling

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 5%On-site: 95%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Princeton?

There are 20 active job listings in Princeton, NJ right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 23.

What is the average salary in Princeton?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Princeton is $196K to $251K. Median salary sits at $214K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Princeton jobs are remote?

5% of active Princeton listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Princeton?

We don't have enough scored data for Princeton to calculate a reliable ghost rate yet. As more jobs get scored through the platform, this number will populate.

What are the top hiring companies in Princeton?

The most active employers in Princeton include Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Speechify, Benchling. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.