Senior Java Developer Salaries

a 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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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.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Senior Java Developer are T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T.
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Developer are Interactive Brokers, Vanguard and Edward Jones.
Top paying companies in Media and communication for Senior Java Developer are QuinStreet, SiriusXM and TV Media Works.
Top paying companies in Insurance for Senior Java Developer are USAA, Health Care Service Corporation and Nationwide.
Top paying companies in Transportation and logistics for Senior Java Developer are Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.

Telecommunications

US$163,156

Telecommunications

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

Finance

US$162,595

Telecommunications

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

Media and communication

US$153,175

Telecommunications

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

Insurance

US$145,858

Telecommunications

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

Transportation and logistics

US$145,328

Telecommunications

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

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Location

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
US$128K - US$150K/yr
Ronkonkoma, NY
US$128K - US$150K/yr
Senior Java Developer
4-6 Years
US$116K/yr
US$116K • US$0
Plano, TX
US$116K/yr
US$116K • US$0
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
US$135K - US$156K/yr
Tempe, AZ
US$135K - US$156K/yr
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
US$114K/yr
US$114K • US$0
Irving, TX
US$114K/yr
US$114K • US$0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
US$148K/yr
US$148K • US$0
Houston, TX
US$148K/yr
US$148K • US$0
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Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
US$138K/yr
US$138K • US$0
Tallahassee, FL
US$138K/yr
US$138K • US$0
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
US$133K - US$155K/yr
Charlotte, NC
US$133K - US$155K/yr
Senior Java Developer
4-6 Years
US$83K - US$97K/yr
Princeton, NJ
US$83K - US$97K/yr
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
US$120K/yr
US$120K • US$0
Illinois City, IL
US$120K/yr
US$120K • US$0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
US$115K - US$134K/yr
Texas City, TX
US$115K - US$134K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries

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 5940 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in United States as of July 2026.
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.
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.