Java Software Developer Salaries
Java Software Developer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States
Base pay
USD 119K - USD 188K/yr
USD 150K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 38K/yrAverage
USD 29K - USD 54K/yrRange
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$126K/yr
$126K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 19 Jan 2026
$126K/yr
$126K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Gold Coast
submitted on 21 July 2025
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 24 June 2025
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$88K - $102K/yr
Adelaide
submitted on 12 Jan 2023
$88K - $102K/yr
Java Software Developer
7-9 Years
$152K - $178K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 9 Sept 2022
$152K - $178K/yr
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Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2022
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Java Software Developer
10-14 Years
$130K - $151K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 6 Apr 2022
$130K - $151K/yr
Java Software Developer
7-9 Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 3 Apr 2022
$93K - $107K/yr
Java Software Developer
15+ Years
$184K - $214K/yr
Canberra
submitted on 21 Mar 2022
$184K - $214K/yr
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$92K - $108K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 9 Mar 2022
$92K - $108K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Developer salaries
How much does a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States make?
The average salary for a Java Software Developer is USD 188,179 per year or USD 90 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 63% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 300,985 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between USD 148,101 (25th percentile) and USD 241,791 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 18 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 241,791 per year, USD 20,149 per month or USD 116 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 148,101 per year, USD 12,342 per month or USD 71 per hour.