Java Applications Developer Salaries
How much does a Java Applications Developer make?
Total pay range
$117K - $183K/yr
$145K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$97K - $146K/yrBase pay
$20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Java Applications Developers
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190 Popular companies with Java Applications Developer
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for a Java Applications Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $144,430, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $131,026, Information Technology with a median total pay of $118,558 and Insurance with a median total pay of $108,056.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Java Applications Developer is Gemini Consulting.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Java Applications Developer are IBM, Consiga Technologies, and Technotec.
The top paying company in Insurance for Java Applications Developer is HIH.
Financial Services
$144,430
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.
Management & Consulting
$131,026
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.
Information Technology
$118,558
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.
Insurance
$108,056
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.
Recent salaries shared by Java Applications Developer
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
$84K - $97K/yr
Framingham, MA
submitted on Aug 18, 2025
$84K - $97K/yr
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$71K/yr
$71K • $0
Portland, OR
submitted on Jan 29, 2025
$71K/yr
$71K • $0
Java Applications Developer
10-14 years
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
California City, CA
submitted on May 8, 2024
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Page, AZ
submitted on Nov 13, 2023
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$76K - $88K/yr
Chambersburg, PA
submitted on Jun 22, 2022
$76K - $88K/yr
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Java Applications Developer
1-3 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Buffalo, NY
submitted on Sep 9, 2021
$65K - $75K/yr
Java Applications Developer
0-1 year
$53K - $61K/yr
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Aug 2, 2021
$53K - $61K/yr
Java Applications Developer
4-6 years
$120K - $140K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 1, 2021
$120K - $140K/yr
Java Applications Developer
4-6 years
$90K - $105K/yr
Malvern, PA
submitted on May 3, 2021
$90K - $105K/yr
Java Applications Developer
10-14 years
$78K - $92K/yr
Mechanicsburg, PA
submitted on Jan 19, 2021
$78K - $92K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Java Applications Developer salaries
How much does a Java Applications Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Java Applications Developer is $145,444 per year or $70 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $223,807 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $116,847 (25th percentile) and $182,997 (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.
What is the highest salary for a Java Applications Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Java Applications Developer in United States is $182,997 per year, $15,250 per month or $88 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Applications Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Java Applications Developer in United States is $116,847 per year, $9,737 per month or $56 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Java Applications Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Java Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,694 per year (estimate) and goes up to $279,995 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.