Java Programmer Salaries
How much does a Java Programmer make?
Total pay range
$92K - $170K/yr
$122K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$66K - $122K/yrBase pay
$25K - $47K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Java Programmers
250 companies
250 Popular companies with Java Programmer
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for a Java Programmer in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $131,305, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $120,137, Information Technology with a median total pay of $108,619 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $107,850.
The top paying company in Insurance for Java Programmer is Jackson.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Java Programmer are V.L.S. Systems and Alpha-Net Consulting Group.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Java Programmer are Yashco Systems, Matlen Silver, and Savi Technologies.
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Java Programmer is Lenmar Consulting.
Insurance
$131,305
Insurance
The top paying company in Insurance for Java Programmer is Jackson.
Management & Consulting
$120,137
Insurance
The top paying company in Insurance for Java Programmer is Jackson.
Information Technology
$108,619
Insurance
The top paying company in Insurance for Java Programmer is Jackson.
Human Resources & Staffing
$107,850
Insurance
The top paying company in Insurance for Java Programmer is Jackson.
Recent salaries shared by Java Programmer
50 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 Programmer
10-14 years
$112K/yr
$109K • $3K
Chicago, IL
submitted on Dec 3, 2025
$112K/yr
$109K • $3K
Java Programmer
4-6 years
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
Fayetteville, AR
submitted on Aug 22, 2025
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
Java Programmer
4-6 years
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Albany, NY
submitted on Nov 26, 2024
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Java Programmer
10-14 years
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Dallas, TX
submitted on Sep 14, 2024
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Java Programmer
4-6 years
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Ronkonkoma, NY
submitted on Sep 20, 2023
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
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Java Programmer
10-14 years
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Houston, TX
submitted on Mar 29, 2023
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Java Programmer
1-3 years
$42K/yr
$42K • $0
Brandywine, DE
submitted on Mar 16, 2023
$42K/yr
$42K • $0
Java Programmer
7-9 years
$72K - $84K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jan 11, 2023
$72K - $84K/yr
Java Programmer
4-6 years
$106K - $124K/yr
Ronkonkoma, NY
submitted on Jan 5, 2023
$106K - $124K/yr
Java Programmer
7-9 years
$76K - $88K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Dec 31, 2022
$76K - $88K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Java Programmer salaries
How much does a Java Programmer in United States make?
The average salary for a Java Programmer is $122,367 per year or $59 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $223,931 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $91,775 (25th percentile) and $169,590 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 519 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Programmer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Programmer in United States?
The highest salary for a Java Programmer in United States is $169,590 per year, $14,133 per month or $82 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Programmer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Java Programmer in United States is $91,775 per year, $7,648 per month or $44 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Java Programmer?
The salary trajectory of a Java Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,317 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,534 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.