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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Java Software Engineer in United States are Finance with a median total pay of US$163,756, Management and consulting with a median total pay of US$156,610, Human resources and staffing with a median total pay of US$144,752, Telecommunications with a median total pay of US$144,241, and Information Technology with a median total pay of US$142,662.
Frequently asked questions about Java Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for a Java Software Engineer is US$163,834 per year or US$79 per hour in United States, which is 148% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$291,981 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between US$122,876 (25th percentile) and US$222,942 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 544 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Engineer employees in United States as of Jul 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Engineer in United States is US$222,942 per year, US$18,578 per month or US$107 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Engineer in United States is US$122,876 per year, US$10,240 per month or US$59 per hour.
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