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Java developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$116,237
Average $116,237
Low $71,489
High $188,995

The average salary for a java developer is $116,237 per year in the United States. 3.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in United States

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SDC BCM Java Developer Manager...
EY3.9out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$86,600 - $224,700 a year
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Connect Search LLC
 
$325,000per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$312,500per year
Technology Navigators
 
$291,200per year
SCD Information Technology
 
$255,000per year
CPS, Inc.
 
$250,000per year
Kraken
 
$250,000per year

Highest paying cities for Java Developers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $133,742 per year
  2. Jersey City, NJ
    $102,057 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $96,627 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $95,350 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $93,190 per year

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Java Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Java Developer get paid in United States?

Entry Level Java Developer

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Average $71,929 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $136,330 per year