How much does a Java Developer make?

The average salary for a Java Developer is $108,500 per year or $52 per hour, with top earners making up to $154,500 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $81,875 (25th percentile) to $135,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 104 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Java Developer?

The highest salary for a Java Developer is $135,000 per year, $11,250 per month or $65 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Java Developer?

The lowest salary for a Java Developer is $81,875 per year, $6,823 per month or $39 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Java Developers?

Java developers are paid well above average, often receiving salaries just under six-figures or around six-figures. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Java developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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Java Developer Salaries

Java Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$80K - $120K/yr

$98K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$11K/yrAverage

$2K - $15K/yrRange

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Last updated 4 Nov 2021104 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Java Developer

$80K–$120K/yr

Senior Java Developer

$105K–$142K/yr

Popular companies for Java Developers in Australia

426 results

Atlassian3.2★

$93K - $108K/yr Total pay

$100K Median

Java Developer

Axe Group3.6★

$72K - $100K/yr Total pay

$85K Median

Java Developer

Zone IT Solutions3.5★

$126K - $150K/yr Total pay

$133K Median

Java Developer

Bankwest4.0★

$101K - $110K/yr Total pay

$110K Median

Java Developer

Reece3.0★

$67K - $120K/yr Total pay

$80K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Java Developer

17 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Java Developer

15+ Years

$185K/yr

($185K • $0)

Melbourne

submitted on 27 Nov 2024

$185K/yr

$185K • $0

Java Developer

1-3 Years

$114K/yr

($108K • $6K)

Sydney

submitted on 5 Nov 2024

$114K/yr

$108K • $6K

Java Developer

10-14 Years

$143K/yr

($143K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 10 May 2024

$143K/yr

$143K • $0

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Java Developer

10-14 Years

$129K - $150K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 17 Sept 2023

$129K - $150K/yr

Java Developer

4-6 Years

$77K/yr

($77K • $0)

Sydney

submitted on 29 Mar 2023

$77K/yr

$77K • $0

Java Developer

0-1 Year

$56K - $65K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 30 Nov 2022

$56K - $65K/yr

Java Developer

15+ Years

$101K - $118K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 1 June 2022

$101K - $118K/yr

Java Developer

1-3 Years

$46K - $54K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 8 Mar 2022

$46K - $54K/yr

Java Developer

1-3 Years

$77K - $90K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 4 Nov 2021

$77K - $90K/yr

Java Developer

1-3 Years

$93K - $107K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 8 July 2021

$93K - $107K/yr

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