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Entry level java developer salary in United States

How much does an Entry Level Java Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$73,846
Average $73,846
Low $48,851
High $111,629

The average salary for a entry level java developer is $73,846 per year in the United States. 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 27, 2026).

Entry Level Java Developer job openings in United States

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Java Mid Level
Bridgesoft
Pacific, MO
Full-time
3 years ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Java Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Praxis Engineering
 
$160,552per year
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Aquent
 
$151,840per year
Omitron Inc
 
$137,500per year
Calance
 
$136,587per year
Randstad
 
$130,000per year
System One
 
$130,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Entry Level Java Developers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $98,416 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $94,869 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $88,071 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $72,355 per year
  5. East Windsor, NJ
    $72,115 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Entry Level Java Developer

The average salary for an Entry Level Java Developer is $73,846 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Entry Level Java Developer salaries typically range between a low of $48,851 and a high of $111,629 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Entry Level Java Developer include New York, NY at $98,416 per year, Boston, MA at $94,869 per year, and Dallas, TX at $88,071 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Entry Level Java Developer include Praxis Engineering ($160,552 per year) and Aquent ($151,840 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Entry Level Java Developer salary compares to related positions:

  • Java Developer: Average $90,132 per year
  • Senior Java Developer: Average $114,421 per year
  • Junior Java Developer: Average $73,690 per year
  • Lead Java Software Engineer: Average $136,916 per year

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