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      How much does Principal Java Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $145K - $262K/yr
      $194K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $102K - $180K/yrBase pay
      $44K - $82K/yrAdditional pay
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      Last updated Apr 10, 202525 Salaries submitted
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      Principal Java Developer
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      15+ years
      $121K - $139K/yr
      Melbourne, FL

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      Frequently asked questions about Principal Java Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Principal Java Developer is $193,802 per year or $93 per hour, with top earners making up to $340,091 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $145,493 (25th percentile) to $262,044 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Java Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Principal Java Developer is $262,044 per year, $21,837 per month or $126 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Principal Java Developer is $145,493 per year, $12,124 per month or $70 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Principal Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,384 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,953 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

      Principal Java Developer
      $145K–$262K/yr
      Senior Principal Java Developer
      $167K–$289K/yr
      Director of Software Development
      $218K–$360K/yr

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