Junior Java Developer Salaries

How much does a Junior Java Developer make?

Total pay range
$70K - $127K/yr
$93K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$61K - $112K/yrBase pay
$8K - $16K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Junior Java Developer
$70K$127K/yr
Java Developer
$93K$154K/yr
Java Developer IV
$117K$183K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Junior Java Developer in United States are Education with a median total pay of $116,290, Financial Services with a median total pay of $116,051, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $100,889, Insurance with a median total pay of $94,222, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $90,948.
Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Junior Java Developer are JPMorganChase, Vanguard, and Wells Fargo.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Junior Java Developer are CGI, Deloitte, and Accenture.
The top paying company in Insurance for Junior Java Developer is USAA.
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Junior Java Developer is ABC.

Education

$116,290

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Financial Services

$116,051

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Management & Consulting

$100,889

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Insurance

$94,222

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Media & Communication

$90,948

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Phoenix, AZ
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Junior Java Developer
7-9 years
$112K - $129K/yr
Orlando, FL
$112K - $129K/yr
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$56K/yr
$56K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
$56K/yr
$56K • $0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$24K/yr
$24K • $0
Tunis, TX
$24K/yr
$24K • $0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
Poland, ME
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
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Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$18K - $22K/yr
United, LA
$18K - $22K/yr
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$116K/yr
$116K • $0
New York, NY
$116K/yr
$116K • $0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$70K/yr
$69K • $1K
Orlando, FL
$70K/yr
$69K • $1K
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
Minneapolis, MN
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 years
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Frances, KY
$38K/yr
$38K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Junior Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Java Developer is $92,763 per year or $45 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $168,669 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $69,572 (25th percentile) and $127,366 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1446 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Java Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is $127,366 per year, $10,614 per month or $61 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is $69,572 per year, $5,798 per month or $33 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Junior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,763 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,534 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.