Java developer salary in United States

The average salary for a Java Developer is $116,615 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 July 25, 2026.

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Java Developer salaries typically range between a low of $63,356 and a high of $126,901 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Java Developer include Annapolis Junction, MD at $192,201 per year, Jersey City, NJ at $104,522 per year, and New York, NY at $102,880 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 $74,945 per year
• Senior Java Developer: Average $114,533 per year
• Junior Java Developer: Average $74,746 per year
• Lead Java Software Engineer: Average $139,295 per year