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Java developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Java Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$57.63
Average $57.63
Low $40.98
High $81.05

The average salary for a java developer is $57.63 per hour in the United States. 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in United States

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Java Test Engineer
Aktra Inc5out of 5 stars.
McLean, VA
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Connect Search LLC
 
$325,000per year
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Technology Navigators
 
$291,200per year
SCD Information Technology
 
$255,000per year
CPS, Inc.
 
$250,000per year
Kraken
 
$250,000per year
Blackstone Technology Group
 
$227,750per year

Highest paying cities for Java Developers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $85.83 per hour
  2. Jersey City, NJ
    $65.72 per hour
  3. Dallas, TX
    $62.16 per hour
  4. Houston, TX
    $61.23 per hour
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $59.88 per hour

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

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Entry Level Java Developer

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Average $71,816 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $137,746 per year