How much does a Junior Developer make?
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$86,094
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Junior Developer is $86,094 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $81,304 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,789 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Junior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Junior Software Engineer | $93,118 /yr |
| Software Engineer | $139,730 /yr |
| Senior Software Engineer | $172,721 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Junior Developer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Junior Developer in United States. Employers include Google, McKinsey & Company and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For Junior Developer in United States
| 1 | $181,678 | ||
| 2 | McKinsey & Company | $133,092 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $133,029 | |
| 4 | AKUNA CAPITAL | $124,697 | |
| 5 | Amazon | $109,356 | |
| 6 | TEKsystems | $107,422 | |
| 7 | Eze Software | $101,570 | |
| 8 | HCLTech | $85,304 |
For Junior Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Junior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Junior Software Engineer | $93,118 /yr |
| Software Engineer | $139,730 /yr |
| Senior Software Engineer | $172,721 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Junior Developer at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Junior Developer in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Junior Developer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $128,894, Information Technology with a median total pay of $109,356 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $107,422.
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Junior Developer are McKinsey & Company and AKUNA CAPITAL.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Junior Developer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Junior Developer is $86,094 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 799 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Junior Developer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Junior Developer in United States is $109,990 per year.
The lowest salary for a Junior Developer in United States is $67,594 per year.
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