Scala Engineers working in the United States earn normally around 137,500 USD per year and most of the Scala salaries are between 114,100 USD and 215,700 USD per year.
If you earn less than 114,100 USD then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Scala Developer job in the United States.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | 215,700 USD |
| top 25% of market | 176,800 USD |
| average salary | 153,800 USD |
| median salary | 137,500 USD |
| bottom 25% of market | 136,900 USD |
| bottom 10% of market | 114,100 USD |
The average salary for Scala Developers in the United States is 153,800 USD per year, while the median salary is 137,500 USD 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 Scala Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 137,500 USD 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.
The top 25% best earning Scala Developers earn more than 176,800 USD per year and the top 10% reach over 215,700 USD, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Scala Engineers earn less than 136,900 USD per year and 10% earn less than 114,100 USD.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Scala 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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