New Jersey Government Jobs
New Jersey has 1,272 open government jobs as of October 26, 2026, from 112 employers; the median advertised salary is $104,003.
Browse 1,272 government jobs in New Jersey — state, county, and city positions with advertised salary data.
Search New Jersey Government Jobs →- Open jobs
- 1,272
- Employers
- 112
- New in 30 days
- 724
- Median pay
- $104,003
- Middle half
- $75K–$136K
Who's hiring
| Employer | Open | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospital, Newark NJ | 260 | $99,117 |
| Lockheed Martin | 243 | $116,400 |
| United States Postal Service | 95 | |
| Jersey City, City of (NJ) | 48 | $58,181 |
| Parsons | 44 | $42,130 |
Kind of work
| Category | Open |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 267 |
| Administrative | 233 |
| Healthcare | 233 |
| Skilled Trades | 117 |
| Law Enforcement & Public Safety | 91 |
- HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/PLACEMENT)Air Mobility Command · McGuire AFB, NJ · $105K - $137K
- Academic Advisor (College of Science and Mathematics)Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ · $76K - $84K
- Consumer Safety InspectorFood Safety and Inspection Service · Carlstadt, NJ (+3 more) · $41K - $80K
- Sr Software EngineerLockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ · $91K - $181K
- Firefighter (Basic Life Support)Veterans Health Administration · Lyons, NJ · $73K - $119K
- INT ChaplainVeterans Health Administration · East Orange, NJ · $73K - $114K
- INTERDISCIPLINARYU.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Fort Dix, NJ · $105K - $137K
- Subcontract Administration Sr - E3Lockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ · $82K - $151K
- Recreation AideJersey City, City of (NJ) · Jersey City, NJ · $42K - $42K
- Deputy Warehouse Supervisor (BOE)Middlesex County (NJ) · East Brunswick, NJ · $50K - $65K
- GENERAL ENGINEERNaval Sea Systems Command · Moorestown, NJ · $99K - $152K
- Project Specialist - E2Lockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ · $79K - $147K
- Director of Classification and CompensationMontclair State University · Montclair, NJ · $150K - $170K
- Quality Assurance Specialist (Deployable)Defense Contract Management Agency · Clifton, NJ (+4 more) · $82K - $114K
- Heavy Mobile Equipment RepairerU.S. Army Reserve Command · Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ · $33.25 - $38.85
- Engineering PlannerLockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ · $67K - $125K
- Military Personnel and Administrative SpecialistU.S. Army Reserve Command · Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ · $73K - $95K
- Medical Support AssistantVeterans Health Administration · Lyons, NJ · $38K - $62K
- PRODUCTION CONTROLLERArmy National Guard Units · Lakehurst, NJ · $59K - $77K
- Supply Chain DMSMS LeadCACI International · Florham Park, NJ, US · $71K - $149K
- Dental AssistantMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHA · McGuire AFB, NJ · $48K - $62K
- Associate Director of Alumni EngagementMontclair State University · Montclair, NJ · $76K - $96K
- COOK (CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER) - LAKEHURSTAir Mobility Command · Lakehurst, NJ · $21.46 - $21.46
- Engineering - InternLockheed Martin · Mount Laurel, NJ · $22.66 - $31.67
Frequently asked questions
What do government jobs in New Jersey pay?
The median advertised salary for government jobs in New Jersey on Ayla is $104,003 a year as of October 26, 2026; the middle half pay $74,731 to $136,057.
Who is hiring the most government jobs in New Jersey?
As of October 26, 2026, the employers with the most open government jobs in New Jersey on Ayla are University Hospital, Newark NJ (260), Lockheed Martin (243) and United States Postal Service (95).
How many new government jobs in New Jersey were posted in the last 30 days?
724 of the 1,272 open government jobs in New Jersey on Ayla were added in the 30 days before October 26, 2026.