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      How much does Junior Software Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $77K - $129K/yr
      $99K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $63K - $102K/yrBase pay
      $14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay

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      Total pay trajectory

      Junior Software Developer
      $77K–$129K/yr
      Software Developer
      $96K–$157K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Software Development
      $154K–$247K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Junior Software Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Junior Software Developer is $98,905 per year or $48 per hour, with top earners making up to $161,715 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $76,861 (25th percentile) to $128,552 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2866 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Software Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Junior Software Developer is $128,552 per year, $10,713 per month or $62 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Junior Software Developer is $76,861 per year, $6,405 per month or $37 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Junior Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,905 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,726 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.

      Recent salaries shared by Junior 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
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $55K - $64K/yr
      United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $55K - $64K/yr
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $60K - $70K/yr
      Tampa, FL

      submitted on May 27, 2025

      $60K - $70K/yr
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $30K/yr
      ($30K • $0)
      Rochester, MN

      submitted on May 25, 2025

      $30K/yr
      $30K • $0
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $110K - $129K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 24, 2025

      $110K - $129K/yr
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $72K/yr
      ($72K • $0)
      Denver, CO

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $72K/yr
      $72K • $0
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      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $62K - $72K/yr
      Charlotte, NC

      submitted on May 21, 2025

      $62K - $72K/yr
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $55K/yr
      ($55K • $0)
      Austin, TX

      submitted on May 20, 2025

      $55K/yr
      $55K • $0
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $58K/yr
      ($58K • $0)
      Roswell, GA

      submitted on May 16, 2025

      $58K/yr
      $58K • $0
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $117K/yr
      ($117K • $0)
      Los Angeles, CA

      submitted on May 6, 2025

      $117K/yr
      $117K • $0
      Junior Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $94K - $109K/yr
      Beavercreek, OH

      submitted on Apr 27, 2025

      $94K - $109K/yr
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      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Junior Software Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $113,108, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $93,326, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $91,482, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $90,490, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $87,519.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
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