Project Manager market brief · Newark, NJ
Project Manager Jobs in Newark, NJ
144 project manager openings are live in the Newark, NJ area from 58 employers, led by JPMC, DTCC, and 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association. The middle half of posted salaries runs $95,632–$157,000 a year (median $120,320), from the 49% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 24% of openings. 7% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 11, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 144
- Live project manager openings currently tracked in the Newark market.
Companies hiring
- 58
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $120,320
- 49% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Newark is mid-level-heavy for project manager roles: 27% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
144
Hiring employers
58
Salary coverage
49%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
49
28 companies · $104,075 median
Established employers
19
14 companies · $150,920 median
Top of market
12
5 companies · $174,411 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$95,632
P50
$120,320
P75
$157,000
P90
$166,970
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- Open live project manager listings in Newark
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare project manager opportunities in Newark, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 144 live roles tracked in this market.
- 58 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026.
A practical market plan for Project Manager in Newark
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
144 project manager openings across 58 employers establish the current Newark opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 34 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 33 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 58 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 144 matches
Representative openings
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Project Manager jobs in Newark: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many project manager jobs are open in Newark?
Metaintro tracks 144 live project manager openings from 58 employers in the Newark, NJ area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do project manager jobs in Newark pay?
The median posted salary is $120,320 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $95,632 to $157,000. Based on the 49% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most project manager openings in Newark?
Mid-level roles lead with 34 openings. Experience level is known for 86% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for project manager jobs in Newark?
JPMC, DTCC, 94-1687665 Bank of America, National Association, and DRIVE Project Implementation Americas have the most open project manager roles here right now, out of 58 hiring employers.
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