Junior Software Developer Salaries
How much does a 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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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Junior Software Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $113,118, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $93,585, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $91,903, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $90,503, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $87,564.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Junior Software Developer are Allyis, Freelancer, and TEKsystems.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Junior Software Developer are Accenture, Deloitte, and Experian.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Junior Software Developer is General Motors (GM).
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Junior Software Developer are Northrop Grumman, Applied Research Associates, and CACI International.
Financial Services
$113,118
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
Human Resources & Staffing
$93,585
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
Management & Consulting
$91,903
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
Manufacturing
$90,503
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
Aerospace & Defense
$87,564
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Software Developer are AKUNA CAPITAL, Capital One, and Bank of America.
Recent salaries shared by Junior Software Developer
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$86K - $100K/yr
Dayton, OH
submitted on Jun 9, 2026
$86K - $100K/yr
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Bloomington, MN
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$105K - $123K/yr
Bozeman, MT
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$105K - $123K/yr
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Madison, NJ
submitted on May 30, 2026
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on May 23, 2026
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
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Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$47K/yr
$46K • $581
Santurce, PR
submitted on May 21, 2026
$47K/yr
$46K • $581
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$74K - $86K/yr
New Bremen, OH
submitted on May 14, 2026
$74K - $86K/yr
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$89K/yr
$87K • $2K
Houston, TX
submitted on May 6, 2026
$89K/yr
$87K • $2K
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
San Luis Obispo, CA
submitted on Apr 28, 2026
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Junior Software Developer
1-3 years
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on Apr 18, 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Junior Software Developer salaries
How much does a Junior Software Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Junior Software Developer is $98,902 per year or $48 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $161,711 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $76,859 (25th percentile) and $128,549 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2964 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Software Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Junior Software Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Junior Software Developer in United States is $128,549 per year, $10,712 per month or $62 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Junior Software Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Junior Software Developer in United States is $76,859 per year, $6,405 per month or $37 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Junior Software Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Junior Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,902 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,718 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.