How much does a Senior Java Developer in United States make?

The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is USD 169,655 per year or USD 82 per hour in United States, which is 32% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 282,294 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between USD 130,778 (25th percentile) and USD 222,725 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5943 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in United States as of July 2026.

What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States?

The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States is USD 222,725 per year, USD 18,560 per month or USD 107 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States?

The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States is USD 130,778 per year, USD 10,898 per month or USD 63 per hour.

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Senior Java Developer Salaries

Base pay

USD 102K - USD 168K/yr

USD 131K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

USD 39K/yrAverage

USD 29K - USD 54K/yrRange

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Last updated 10 Apr 20255.9K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Senior Java Developer

USD 105K–USD 142K/yr

Popular companies for Senior Java Developers

3,377 results

Luxoft3.7★

USD 110K - USD 162K/yr Total pay

USD 134K Median

Senior Java Developer

AT&T3.3★

USD 62 - USD 98/hr Total pay

USD 78 Median

Senior Java Developer

Capital One3.6★

USD 65 - USD 89/hr Total pay

USD 76 Median

Senior Java Developer

HCL Global Systems4.0★

USD 45 - USD 74/hr Total pay

USD 58 Median

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Iris Software3.8★

USD 83K - USD 152K/yr Total pay

USD 110K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Developer

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Base • Additional pay

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Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Senior Java Developer

10-14 Years

USD 145K/yr

(USD 142K • USD 3K)

Texas City, TX

submitted on 8 Jan 2026

USD 145K/yr

USD 142K • USD 3K

Senior Java Developer

10-14 Years

USD 243K/yr

(USD 243K • USD 0)

New York, NY

submitted on 29 Dec 2025

USD 243K/yr

USD 243K • USD 0

Senior Java Developer

15+ Years

USD 124K/yr

(USD 124K • USD 0)

Detroit, MI

submitted on 24 Dec 2025

USD 124K/yr

USD 124K • USD 0

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Senior Java Developer

4-6 Years

USD 159K/yr

(USD 159K • USD 0)

Seattle, WA

submitted on 23 Dec 2025

USD 159K/yr

USD 159K • USD 0

Senior Java Developer

10-14 Years

USD 99K/yr

(USD 99K • USD 0)

Texas City, TX

submitted on 18 Dec 2025

USD 99K/yr

USD 99K • USD 0

Senior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 78K - USD 91K/yr

Atlanta, GA

submitted on 18 Dec 2025

USD 78K - USD 91K/yr

Senior Java Developer

7-9 Years

USD 105K/yr

(USD 105K • USD 0)

South Windsor, CT

submitted on 17 Dec 2025

USD 105K/yr

USD 105K • USD 0

Senior Java Developer

10-14 Years

USD 96K/yr

(USD 96K • USD 0)

New York, NY

submitted on 12 Dec 2025

USD 96K/yr

USD 96K • USD 0

Senior Java Developer

7-9 Years

USD 129K/yr

(USD 129K • USD 0)

Jersey City, NJ

submitted on 9 Dec 2025

USD 129K/yr

USD 129K • USD 0

Senior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 95K/yr

(USD 95K • USD 0)

Tampa, FL

submitted on 5 Dec 2025

USD 95K/yr

USD 95K • USD 0

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Java Developer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of USD 163,156, Finance with a median total pay of USD 162,595, Media and communication with a median total pay of USD 153,175, Insurance with a median total pay of USD 145,858, and Transportation and logistics with a median total pay of USD 145,328.

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for a Senior Java Developer are T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T.

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