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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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Senior Java Developer
USD 105K–USD 142K/yr
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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.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries
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.
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.
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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