Junior Java Developer Salaries

Software Developer 1 - (Java, Spring Boot, REST)

Fort Meade, MD

USD 163K - USD 199K /yr

USD 112K - USD 167K /yr

Software Developer - Java

Washington, DC

USD 128K - USD 177K /yr

Java Full Stack Developer

Wilmington, DE

USD 98K - USD 130K /yr

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Frequently asked questions about Junior Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Java Developer is USD 93,251 per year or USD 45 per hour in United States, which is 30% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 169,393 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between USD 69,938 (25th percentile) and USD 127,969 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1449 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Java Developer employees in United States as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is USD 127,969 per year, USD 10,664 per month or USD 62 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is USD 69,938 per year, USD 5,828 per month or USD 34 per hour.

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Junior Java Developer Salaries

Base pay

USD 62K - USD 112K/yr

USD 82K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

USD 11K/yrAverage

USD 8K - USD 16K/yrRange

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Total pay trajectory

Junior Java Developer

USD 59K–USD 83K/yr

Java Developer

USD 80K–USD 120K/yr

Senior Java Developer

USD 105K–USD 142K/yr

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Top paying companies in Education for a Junior Java Developer are CYDEO and Classboxes.

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USD 62K - USD 116K/yr Total pay

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Frequently asked questions about Junior Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Java Developer is USD 93,251 per year or USD 45 per hour in United States, which is 30% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 169,393 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between USD 69,938 (25th percentile) and USD 127,969 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1449 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Java Developer employees in United States as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is USD 127,969 per year, USD 10,664 per month or USD 62 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United States is USD 69,938 per year, USD 5,828 per month or USD 34 per hour.

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Job title | Years of Experience

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Junior Java Developer

4-6 Years

USD 126K - USD 147K/yr

Bellevue, WA

submitted on 5 July 2026

USD 126K - USD 147K/yr

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 50K/yr

(USD 50K • USD 0)

Jefferson City, MO

submitted on 13 June 2026

USD 50K/yr

USD 50K • USD 0

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 107K/yr

(USD 107K • USD 0)

Phoenix, AZ

submitted on 25 May 2026

USD 107K/yr

USD 107K • USD 0

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Junior Java Developer

7-9 Years

USD 111K - USD 129K/yr

Orlando, FL

submitted on 17 May 2026

USD 111K - USD 129K/yr

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 62K/yr

(USD 62K • USD 0)

Jersey City, NJ

submitted on 10 May 2026

USD 62K/yr

USD 62K • USD 0

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 23K/yr

(USD 23K • USD 0)

Tunis, TX

submitted on 18 Apr 2026

USD 23K/yr

USD 23K • USD 0

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 47K/yr

(USD 47K • USD 0)

Poland, ME

submitted on 14 Apr 2026

USD 47K/yr

USD 47K • USD 0

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 19K - USD 21K/yr

United, LA

submitted on 8 Apr 2026

USD 19K - USD 21K/yr

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 119K/yr

(USD 119K • USD 0)

New York, NY

submitted on 12 Mar 2026

USD 119K/yr

USD 119K • USD 0

Junior Java Developer

1-3 Years

USD 74K/yr

(USD 72K • USD 2K)

Orlando, FL

submitted on 26 Feb 2026

USD 74K/yr

USD 72K • USD 2K

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