Java Software Developer Salaries

How much does a Java Software Developer make?

Total pay range
$108K - $187K/yr
$141K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$88K - $150K/yrBase pay
$20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Java Software Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $151,629, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $140,645, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $132,499, Information Technology with a median total pay of $127,813, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $112,607.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Java Software Developer are Yash & Lujan Consulting and Accenture.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Java Software Developer are TWO95 International, Lenmar Consulting, and Insight Global.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Java Software Developer are Google, EPAM Systems, and Denken Solutions.
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Java Software Developer is Leidos.

Financial Services

$151,629

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).

Management & Consulting

$140,645

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).

Human Resources & Staffing

$132,499

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).

Information Technology

$127,813

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).

Aerospace & Defense

$112,607

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Software Developer are JPMorganChase and Sword Insurance (formerly AgencyPort Insurance).

Recent salaries shared by Java Software Developer

Location

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 Software Developer
1-3 years
$65K - $76K/yr
Jersey City, NJ
$65K - $76K/yr
Java Software Developer
1-3 years
$75K - $86K/yr
West Trenton, NJ
$75K - $86K/yr
Java Software Developer
10-14 years
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Whippany, NJ
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Java Software Developer
7-9 years
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
Stow, OH
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
Java Software Developer
7-9 years
$107K - $125K/yr
Austin, TX
$107K - $125K/yr
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Java Software Developer
4-6 years
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Hartford, CT
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Java Software Developer
1-3 years
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
Dallas, TX
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 years
$42K/yr
$42K • $0
Poland, ME
$42K/yr
$42K • $0
Java Software Developer
10-14 years
$143K/yr
$143K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
$143K/yr
$143K • $0
Java Software Developer
1-3 years
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Troy, MI
$90K/yr
$90K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Java Software Developer is $141,235 per year or $68 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $238,825 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $107,769 (25th percentile) and $186,872 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 900 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in United States is $186,872 per year, $15,573 per month or $90 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in United States is $107,769 per year, $8,981 per month or $52 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Software Developer 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.