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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.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for a Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025208 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Java Applications Developer salaries
The average salary for a Java Applications Developer is $145,858 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $224,047 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $117,293 (25th percentile) to $183,343 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 208 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Applications Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Java Applications Developer is $183,343 per year, $15,279 per month or $88 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Applications Developer is $117,293 per year, $9,774 per month or $56 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,186 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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