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Java developer salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Java Developer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$64.08
11%
above national average
Average $64.08
Low $47.65
High $86.17

The average salary for a java developer is $64.08 per hour in Washington, DC. 36 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 24, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in Washington, DC

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Staff Software Engineer - Java...
Tenable3.4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$188,000.00 - $250,666.67 a year
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Gridiron IT
 
$187,200per year
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Randstad
 
$185,203per year
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The Amatriot Group
 
$181,000per year
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The Judge Group
 
$176,800per year
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Viva Usa
 
$175,760per year
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Jobot
 
$170,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Java Developers near Washington, DC

  1. New York, NY
    $85.24 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $77.42 per hour
  3. Jersey City, NJ
    $66.58 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $62.15 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $61.63 per hour

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Java Developer get paid in Washington, DC?

Entry Level Java Developer

Job openings
Average $69,734 per year

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $122,813 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $76,723 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $160,875 per year