Java Software Engineer Salaries

Java Software Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States

Base pay
USD 132K - USD 216K/yr
USD 169K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 58K/yrAverage
USD 43K - USD 81K/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 Engineer
1-3 Years
$109K/yr
$100K • $9K
Brisbane
$109K/yr
$100K • $9K
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$161K - $188K/yr
Sydney
$161K - $188K/yr
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$120K - $139K/yr
Sydney
$120K - $139K/yr
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$19K/yr
$19K • $0
Melbourne
$19K/yr
$19K • $0
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Sydney
$93K - $107K/yr
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Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
$110K - $129K/yr
Sydney
$110K - $129K/yr
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$60K - $70K/yr
Melbourne
$60K - $70K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Java Software Engineer is USD 226,711 per year or USD 109 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 74% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 374,649 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between USD 175,591 (25th percentile) and USD 296,676 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 34 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Engineer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 296,676 per year, USD 24,723 per month or USD 143 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 175,591 per year, USD 14,633 per month or USD 84 per hour.