Applications Developer Java Salaries

How much does an Applications Developer Java make?

Total pay range
$131K - $208K/yr
$164K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$106K - $160K/yrBase pay
$25K - $47K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025208 Salaries Submitted
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12 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$83K - $97K/yr
Framingham, MA
$83K - $97K/yr
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Portland, OR
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Java Applications Developer
10-14 years
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
California City, CA
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Page, AZ
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$76K - $88K/yr
Chambersburg, PA
$76K - $88K/yr
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Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$65K - $76K/yr
Buffalo, NY
$65K - $76K/yr
Java Applications Developer
0-1 year
$52K - $61K/yr
Pittsburgh, PA
$52K - $61K/yr
Java Applications Developer
4-6 years
$120K - $140K/yr
New York, NY
$120K - $140K/yr
Java Applications Developer
4-6 years
$89K - $105K/yr
Malvern, PA
$89K - $105K/yr
Java Applications Developer
10-14 years
$79K - $91K/yr
Mechanicsburg, PA
$79K - $91K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Applications Developer salaries

The average salary for a Java Applications Developer is $164,016 per year or $79 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $255,441 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $131,030 (25th percentile) and $207,769 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 208 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Applications Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Applications Developer in United States is $207,769 per year, $17,314 per month or $100 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Applications Developer in United States is $131,030 per year, $10,919 per month or $63 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,761 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,019 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.