Content has loaded

Java developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$116,349
Average $116,349
Low $71,361
High $189,698

The average salary for a java developer is $116,349 per year in the United States. 3.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in United States

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Java Engineering Intern - Fall...
NVIDIA4.2out of 5 stars.
Santa Clara, CA
$20 - $71 an hour
Full-time
21 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
View company
Selby Jennings
 
$312,500per year
View company
Technology Navigators
 
$291,200per year
View company
SCD Information Technology
 
$255,000per year
View company
CPS, Inc.
 
$250,000per year
View company
Kraken
 
$250,000per year
View company

Looking to Hire?

Post a Job
Post a JobFind the right candidate on Indeed

Highest paying cities for Java Developers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $134,153 per year
  2. Jersey City, NJ
    $101,555 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $97,123 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $95,505 per year
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $93,243 per year

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Java Developers in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Java Developer get paid in United States?

Entry Level Java Developer

Job openings
Average $72,243 per year

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $132,798 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $74,353 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $136,012 per year