Materials Scientists take-home pay in New Jersey
The median materials scientists in New Jersey earns $103,150. After taxes that leaves about $76,239 a year, or $6,353 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 26.1%.
$76,239 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $103,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,863 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,891 |
| New Jersey income tax (approx.) | −$5,158 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,353 |
| Every two weeks | $2,932 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.