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Senior java developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$132,592
Average $132,592
Low $88,884
High $197,795

The average salary for a senior java developer is $132,592 per year in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Senior Java Developer job openings in United States

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Senior Java Engineer
N-iX5out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Java Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Pinnacle Group
 
$312,000per year
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Intraedge
 
$270,000per year
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Nigel Frank International
 
$255,000per year
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Better Together Group
 
$250,000per year
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Apple
 
$243,325per year
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Engtal
 
$241,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Java Developers near United States

  1. McLean, VA
    $171,528 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $148,742 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $147,515 per year
  4. Plano, TX
    $139,960 per year
  5. Irving, TX
    $136,875 per year

Where can a Senior Java Developer earn more?

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