Senior Java Programmer Salaries
How much does a Senior Java Programmer make?
Total pay range
$135K - $239K/yr
$178K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$95K - $164K/yrBase pay
$40K - $74K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for a Senior Java Programmer in United States is Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $141,328.
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Senior Java Programmer is The Judge Group.
Human Resources & Staffing
$141,328
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Senior Java Programmer is The Judge Group.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Programmer
6 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 Programmer
10-14 years
$155K/yr
$155K • $0
Orlando, FL
submitted on Apr 28, 2025
$155K/yr
$155K • $0
Senior Java Programmer
10-14 years
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Jan 28, 2024
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Senior Java Programmer
15+ years
$121K/yr
$102K • $19K
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Nov 19, 2023
$121K/yr
$102K • $19K
Senior Java Programmer
15+ years
$115K - $135K/yr
Tallahassee, FL
submitted on Jul 8, 2022
$115K - $135K/yr
Senior Java Programmer
10-14 years
$161K - $188K/yr
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Dec 16, 2021
$161K - $188K/yr
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Senior Java Programmer
15+ years
$96K - $111K/yr
Columbus, OH
submitted on Oct 4, 2021
$96K - $111K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Programmer salaries
How much does a Senior Java Programmer in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Java Programmer is $178,068 per year or $86 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $306,968 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $134,960 (25th percentile) and $238,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 71 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Programmer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Programmer in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Java Programmer in United States is $238,500 per year, $19,875 per month or $115 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Programmer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Programmer in United States is $134,960 per year, $11,247 per month or $65 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Senior Java Programmer?
The salary trajectory of a Senior Java Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,334 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,639 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.