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      How much does Java Software Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $108K - $187K/yr
      $141K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $88K - $150K/yrBase pay
      $20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay

      About our data

      Confident
      Last updated Apr 10, 2025877 Salaries submitted
      How accurate is a total pay range of $108K-$187K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      Total pay trajectory

      Java Developer
      $93K–$154K/yr
      Java Developer IV
      $117K–$183K/yr
      Senior Java Developer
      $131K–$222K/yr

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Java Software Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $151,540, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $140,555, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $136,545, Information Technology with a median total pay of $128,908, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $112,448.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).

      Recent salaries shared by Java Software Developer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Java Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $121K/yr
      ($121K • $0)
      West Haven, CT

      submitted on Jul 16, 2024

      $121K/yr
      $121K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $211K/yr
      ($211K • $0)
      Hartford, CT

      submitted on Jun 22, 2024

      $211K/yr
      $211K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $47K/yr
      ($47K • $0)
      Tampa, FL

      submitted on Jun 20, 2024

      $47K/yr
      $47K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $79K/yr
      ($79K • $0)
      Arlington, VA

      submitted on Jun 19, 2024

      $79K/yr
      $79K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $74K - $86K/yr
      New York Mills, NY

      submitted on Jun 15, 2024

      $74K - $86K/yr
      Anonymously share your salary to help the community.
      Java Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $92K - $107K/yr
      Australia Island

      submitted on Jun 1, 2024

      $92K - $107K/yr
      Java Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $117K/yr
      ($117K • $0)
      Canton, MI

      submitted on Apr 23, 2024

      $117K/yr
      $117K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $86K/yr
      ($86K • $0)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Apr 20, 2024

      $86K/yr
      $86K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $109K/yr
      ($109K • $0)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Apr 18, 2024

      $109K/yr
      $109K • $0
      Java Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $95K - $110K/yr
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Apr 12, 2024

      $95K - $110K/yr
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      Salaries for related job titlesJava Developer ($106K)Java/J2EE Developer ($113K)Java Software Engineer ($130K)Lead Java Developer ($136K)

      Frequently asked questions about Java Software Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Java Software Developer is $141,356 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $238,969 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $107,874 (25th percentile) to $187,006 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 877 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Java Software Developer is $187,006 per year, $15,584 per month or $90 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Java Software Developer is $107,874 per year, $8,990 per month or $52 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Java Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,401 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,058 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

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