How much does a Senior Java Developer in United States make?

The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is US$169,510 per year or US$81 per hour in United States, which is 2020% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$281,803 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between US$130,729 (25th percentile) and US$222,429 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5941 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in United States as of Jul 2026.

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

The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States is US$222,429 per year, US$18,536 per month or US$107 per hour.

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

The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in United States is US$130,729 per year, US$10,894 per month or US$63 per hour.

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Senior Java Developer Salaries

Base pay

US$102K - US$168K/yr

US$131K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

US$39K/yrAverage

US$29K - US$54K/yrRange

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Last updated 10 Apr 20255.9K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Senior Java Developer

US$59K–US$120K/yr

Popular companies for Senior Java Developers

3,375 results

Luxoft3.7★

US$110K - US$162K/yr Total pay

US$134K Median

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AT&T3.3★

US$62 - US$98/hr Total pay

US$78 Median

Senior Java Developer

Capital One4.5★

US$65 - US$89/hr Total pay

US$76 Median

Senior Java Developer

HCL Global Systems4.0★

US$45 - US$74/hr Total pay

US$58 Median

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Iris Software3.8★

US$83K - US$152K/yr Total pay

US$110K Median

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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 US$163,156, Finance with a median total pay of US$162,595, Media and communication with a median total pay of US$153,175, Insurance with a median total pay of US$145,858, and Transportation and logistics with a median total pay of US$145,328.

Telecommunications

Top paying companies in Telecommunications for a Senior Java Developer are T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T.

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