Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers take-home pay in New Jersey
The median rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in New Jersey earns $71,030. After taxes that leaves about $55,248 a year, or $4,604 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 22.2%.
$55,248 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $71,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,797 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,434 |
| New Jersey income tax (approx.) | −$3,552 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,604 |
| Every two weeks | $2,125 |
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.
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in New Jersey