Java Developer salary in the United States

Java Engineers working in the United States earn normally around $130,000 per year and most of the Java salaries are between $92,500 and $176,800 per year.

If you earn less than $92,500 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Java Developer job in the United States.

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average Java Developer salary in the United States
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top 10% of market$176,800
top 25% of market$150,000
average salary$131,700
median salary$130,000
bottom 25% of market$107,900
bottom 10% of market$92,500

Average and median Java Engineer salary in the United States

The average salary for Java Developers in the United States is $131,700 per year, while the median salary is $130,000 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Java Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than $130,000 and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Java Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in the United States

The top 25% best earning Java Developers earn more than $150,000 per year and the top 10% reach over $176,800, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Java Engineers earn less than $107,900 per year and 10% earn less than $92,500.

Java salaries in other states in the U.S.

You have to be aware that the salaries for Java Developers can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in the United States, but you can select a different state below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 5625 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Java Engineer salary in the United States?

The average salary for Java Developer in the United States is $131,700 per year, while the median salary is $130,000 per year.

How much does a Java Developer earn in the United States?

Java Engineers in the United States can earn between $92,500 and $176,800 per year. You can find Java Developer salaries here.

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

The highest salary is $251,300 per year. Best paying Java Developer jobs in the United States can be found here.

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

The lowest salary for a Java Developer in the United States is $47,700, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.