Java developer salary in United States

The average salary for a Java Developer is $116,857 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Java Developer salaries typically range between a low of $62,831 and a high of $127,243 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Java Developer include Annapolis Junction, MD at $193,855 per year, New York, NY at $131,090 per year, and Jersey City, NJ at $103,857 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Java Developer include Connect Search LLC ($325,000 per year) and Technology Navigators ($291,200 per year).

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

• Entry Level Java Developer: Average $73,846 per year
• Senior Java Developer: Average $114,534 per year
• Junior Java Developer: Average $73,979 per year
• Lead Java Software Engineer: Average $136,189 per year