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Junior developer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$70,634
Average $70,634
Low $48,350
High $103,189

The average salary for a junior developer is $70,634 per year in the United States. 164 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Junior Developer job openings in United States

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Jr Specialist/Assistant Specia...
University of California Berkeley4.2out of 5 stars.
Berkeley, CA
$57,000 - $69,400 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bevilacqua Research Corporatio...
 
$156,000per year
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MLee Healthcare Staffing and R...
 
$141,628per year
Western Express Inc.
 
$136,934per year
MERCOR
 
$135,200per year
Open Systems, Inc.
 
$135,200per year
Brillient Corporation
 
$133,440per year

Highest paying cities for Junior Developers near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $90,599 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $89,616 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $76,969 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $74,710 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $74,613 per year

Where can a Junior Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Junior Developers in different locations
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