Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in New Jersey
The median sales development representative in New Jersey earned $79,200 a year in May 2025[1], 13.2% above the US median of $69,990. That puts New Jersey at #7 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $44,290 | $79,200 | $167,430 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in New Jersey earns $55,640–$110,430; the top tenth earns $167,430 or more, 3.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the New Jersey median that makes about $113,143 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $108,680 | 1,620 | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $93,810 | 1,240 | |
| Vineland, NJ | $83,790 | 300 |
Trenton-Princeton, NJ pays the most ($77,490) and Vineland, NJ the least ($62,950): $14,540 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | +0.9% | |
| Colorado | +0.8% | |
| New Jersey | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | -2.1% | |
| Connecticut | -2.9% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in New Jersey?
The median was $79,200 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $55,640 to $110,430.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in New Jersey?
About $113,143 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Jersey do sales development representatives earn the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $77,490 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.