Java Developer Salaries

Java Developer salaries in Remote

Base pay
USD 81K - USD 96K/yr
USD 88K/yrAverage base pay
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Last updated 1 Oct 202511.7K Salaries submitted
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17 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Developer
15+ Years
$169K/yr
$169K • $0
Melbourne
$169K/yr
$169K • $0
Java Developer
1-3 Years
$103K/yr
$97K • $6K
Sydney
$103K/yr
$97K • $6K
Java Developer
10-14 Years
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
Sydney
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
Java Developer
10-14 Years
$130K - $150K/yr
Sydney
$130K - $150K/yr
Java Developer
4-6 Years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Sydney
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
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Java Developer
0-1 Year
$56K - $65K/yr
Sydney
$56K - $65K/yr
Java Developer
15+ Years
$102K - $118K/yr
Perth, Western Australia
$102K - $118K/yr
Java Developer
1-3 Years
$46K - $54K/yr
Sydney
$46K - $54K/yr
Java Developer
1-3 Years
$78K - $90K/yr
Sydney
$78K - $90K/yr
Java Developer
1-3 Years
$92K - $107K/yr
Sydney
$92K - $107K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Java Developer is USD 88,003 per year or USD 42 per hour in Remote, which is 19% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 109,118 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Remote is between USD 81,250 (25th percentile) and USD 96,366 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 11685 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Developer employees in Remote as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Developer in Remote is USD 96,366 per year, USD 8,031 per month or USD 46 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Developer in Remote is USD 81,250 per year, USD 6,771 per month or USD 39 per hour.
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.