Senior Java Developer Salaries
How much does a Senior Java Developer make?
Total pay range
$131K - $221K/yr
$169K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$102K - $167K/yrBase pay
$29K - $54K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Java Developer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $163,156, Financial Services with a median total pay of $162,595, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $153,175, Insurance with a median total pay of $145,858, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $145,328.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Senior Java Developer are T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Senior Java Developer are Interactive Brokers, Vanguard, and Edward Jones.
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Java Developer are QuinStreet, SiriusXM, and TV Media Works.
Top paying companies in Insurance for Senior Java Developer are USAA, Health Care Service Corporation, and Nationwide.
Top paying companies in Transportation & Logistics for Senior Java Developer are Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
Telecommunications
$163,156
Telecommunications
Financial Services
$162,595
Telecommunications
Media & Communication
$153,175
Telecommunications
Insurance
$145,858
Telecommunications
Transportation & Logistics
$145,328
Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Developer
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
Senior Java Developer
7-9 years
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Irving, TX
submitted on May 26, 2026
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 years
$145K/yr
$145K • $0
Houston, TX
submitted on May 15, 2026
$145K/yr
$145K • $0
Senior Java Developer
15+ years
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Tallahassee, FL
submitted on May 6, 2026
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Senior Java Developer
15+ years
$133K - $154K/yr
Charlotte, NC
submitted on May 4, 2026
$133K - $154K/yr
Senior Java Developer
4-6 years
$83K - $96K/yr
Princeton, NJ
submitted on Apr 26, 2026
$83K - $96K/yr
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Senior Java Developer
7-9 years
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Illinois City, IL
submitted on Apr 24, 2026
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 years
$116K - $135K/yr
Texas City, TX
submitted on Apr 23, 2026
$116K - $135K/yr
Senior Java Developer
15+ years
$139K/yr
$139K • $0
Charleston, SC
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$139K/yr
$139K • $0
Senior Java Developer
4-6 years
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Apr 4, 2026
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 years
$186K - $215K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Apr 3, 2026
$186K - $215K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries
How much does a Senior Java Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is $168,929 per year or $81 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $279,934 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $130,508 (25th percentile) and $221,285 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5937 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States is $221,285 per year, $18,440 per month or $106 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States is $130,508 per year, $10,876 per month or $63 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Senior Java Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Senior Java 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.