Senior Java Software Engineer Salaries
a Senior Java Software Engineer Salaries
Base pay
US$114K - US$203K/yr
US$152K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$51K/yrAverage
US$38K - US$71K/yrRange
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Java Software Engineer in United States are Finance with a median total pay of US$175,219, Telecommunications with a median total pay of US$169,549, Management and consulting with a median total pay of US$166,314, Manufacturing with a median total pay of US$163,018, and Information Technology with a median total pay of US$161,668.
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Senior Java Software Engineer is Comcast.
Top paying companies in Management and consulting for Senior Java Software Engineer are V.L.S. Systems and Webilent Technology.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Senior Java Software Engineer is NIKE.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Java Software Engineer are Glassdoor, EPAM Systems and CYMA Systems.
Finance
US$175,219
Finance
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
Telecommunications
US$169,549
Finance
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
Management and consulting
US$166,314
Finance
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
Manufacturing
US$163,018
Finance
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
Information Technology
US$161,668
Finance
Top paying companies in Finance for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Software Engineer
33 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 Software Engineer
10-14 Years
US$83K - US$97K/yr
Columbia, MO
submitted on 27 Feb 2026
US$83K - US$97K/yr
Senior Java Software Engineer
15+ Years
US$142K/yr
US$139K • US$3K
Salt Lake City, UT
submitted on 24 Oct 2025
US$142K/yr
US$139K • US$3K
Senior Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
US$125K/yr
US$125K • US$0
San Diego, CA
submitted on 2 Sept 2025
US$125K/yr
US$125K • US$0
Senior Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
US$73K/yr
US$73K • US$0
New York, NY
submitted on 24 Oct 2024
US$73K/yr
US$73K • US$0
Senior Java Software Engineer
15+ Years
US$192K/yr
US$192K • US$0
New York, NY
submitted on 17 Oct 2024
US$192K/yr
US$192K • US$0
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Senior Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
US$124K/yr
US$124K • US$0
Plano, TX
submitted on 30 Sept 2024
US$124K/yr
US$124K • US$0
Senior Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
US$135K/yr
US$135K • US$0
Fountain Valley, CA
submitted on 12 Sept 2024
US$135K/yr
US$135K • US$0
Senior Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
US$146K/yr
US$146K • US$0
Durham, NC
submitted on 7 Nov 2023
US$146K/yr
US$146K • US$0
Senior Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
US$92K - US$107K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on 21 Jun 2023
US$92K - US$107K/yr
Senior Java Software Engineer
15+ Years
US$147K - US$170K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on 20 Jun 2023
US$147K - US$170K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Software Engineer salaries
How much does a Senior Java Software Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Java Software Engineer is US$203,275 per year or US$98 per hour in United States, which is 2320% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$355,704 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between US$152,593 (25th percentile) and US$274,186 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 258 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Software Engineer employees in United States as of July 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Software Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Java Software Engineer in United States is US$274,186 per year, US$22,849 per month or US$132 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Software Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Software Engineer in United States is US$152,593 per year, US$12,716 per month or US$73 per hour.




