Senior Java Developer Salaries
Senior Java Developer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States
Base pay
USD 128K - USD 197K/yr
USD 159K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 46K/yrAverage
USD 34K - USD 64K/yrRange
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is Retail and wholesale with a median total pay of USD 159,275.
The top paying company in Retail and wholesale for Senior Java Developer is Macy's.
Retail and wholesale
USD 159,275
Retail and wholesale
The top paying company in Retail and wholesale for Senior Java Developer is Macy's.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Developer
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
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$145K - $169K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 14 May 2026
$145K - $169K/yr
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$117K/yr
$117K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 23 Oct 2025
$117K/yr
$117K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$129K - $151K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 1 Aug 2025
$129K - $151K/yr
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 25 July 2025
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$132K/yr
$131K • $1K
Sydney
submitted on 20 July 2025
$132K/yr
$131K • $1K
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Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 29 May 2025
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 8 Dec 2024
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Senior Java Developer
1-3 Years
$132K/yr
$125K • $7K
Sydney
submitted on 6 Nov 2024
$132K/yr
$125K • $7K
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Macquarie
submitted on 6 Nov 2024
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$109K/yr
$109K • $0
Gold Coast
submitted on 31 Oct 2024
$109K/yr
$109K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries
How much does a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is USD 204,663 per year or USD 98 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 60% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 322,379 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between USD 162,601 (25th percentile) and USD 260,910 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 180 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 260,910 per year, USD 21,742 per month or USD 125 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 162,601 per year, USD 13,550 per month or USD 78 per hour.