Senior Java Backend Developer Salaries
How much does a Senior Java Backend Developer make?
Total pay range
$124K - $220K/yr
$164K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$97K - $169K/yrBase pay
$27K - $51K/yrAdditional pay
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Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Backend Developer
13 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$138K - $161K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jan 14, 2026
$138K - $161K/yr
Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$128K/yr
$123K • $5K
Dallas, TX
submitted on Sep 2, 2025
$128K/yr
$123K • $5K
Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
Cincinnati, OH
submitted on Jul 2, 2025
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$93K - $107K/yr
Herndon, VA
submitted on Oct 27, 2024
$93K - $107K/yr
Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$145K/yr
$145K • $0
Durham, NC
submitted on Apr 30, 2024
$145K/yr
$145K • $0
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Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$153K/yr
$153K • $0
Seattle, WA
submitted on Mar 27, 2024
$153K/yr
$153K • $0
Senior Java Backend Developer
10-14 years
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Houston, TX
submitted on Jun 13, 2023
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Senior Java Backend Developer
10-14 years
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
Plano, TX
submitted on May 10, 2023
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
Senior Java Backend Developer
7-9 years
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on May 1, 2023
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
Senior Java Backend Developer
10-14 years
$165K - $192K/yr
Edison, NJ
submitted on Mar 3, 2023
$165K - $192K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Backend Developer salaries
How much does a Senior Java Backend Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Java Backend Developer is $164,227 per year or $79 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $284,428 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $123,848 (25th percentile) and $220,195 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 20 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Backend Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Backend Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Java Backend Developer in United States is $220,195 per year, $18,350 per month or $106 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Backend Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Backend Developer in United States is $123,848 per year, $10,321 per month or $60 per hour.