Junior Java Developer Salaries

How much does a Junior Java Developer make?

Total pay range
US$70K - US$128K/yr
US$93K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
US$62K - US$112K/yrBase pay
US$8K - US$16K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Junior Java Developer in United States are Education with a median total pay of US$116,290, Finance with a median total pay of US$116,051, Management and consulting with a median total pay of US$100,889, Insurance with a median total pay of US$94,222, and Media and communication with a median total pay of US$90,948.
Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.
Top paying companies in Finance for Junior Java Developer are JPMorganChase, Vanguard and Wells Fargo.
Top paying companies in Management and consulting for Junior Java Developer are CGI, Deloitte and Accenture.
The top paying company in Insurance for Junior Java Developer is USAA.
The top paying company in Media and communication for Junior Java Developer is ABC.

Education

US$116,290

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Finance

US$116,051

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Management and consulting

US$100,889

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Insurance

US$94,222

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

Media and communication

US$90,948

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$51K/yr
US$51K • US$0
Jefferson City, MO
US$51K/yr
US$51K • US$0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$114K/yr
US$114K • US$0
Phoenix, AZ
US$114K/yr
US$114K • US$0
Junior Java Developer
7-9 Years
US$111K - US$129K/yr
Orlando, FL
US$111K - US$129K/yr
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$61K/yr
US$61K • US$0
Jersey City, NJ
US$61K/yr
US$61K • US$0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$22K/yr
US$22K • US$0
Tunis, TX
US$22K/yr
US$22K • US$0
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Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$51K/yr
US$51K • US$0
Poland, ME
US$51K/yr
US$51K • US$0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$19K - US$21K/yr
United, LA
US$19K - US$21K/yr
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$114K/yr
US$114K • US$0
New York, NY
US$114K/yr
US$114K • US$0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$74K/yr
US$73K • US$1K
Orlando, FL
US$74K/yr
US$73K • US$1K
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
US$51K/yr
US$51K • US$0
Minneapolis, MN
US$51K/yr
US$51K • US$0

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Frequently asked questions about Junior Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Java Developer is US$93,139 per year or US$45 per hour in United States, which is 129% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$169,228 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between US$69,854 (25th percentile) and US$127,831 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1447 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Java Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is US$127,831 per year, US$10,653 per month or US$61 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is US$69,854 per year, US$5,821 per month or US$34 per hour.