The top 5 paying industries for a Java Software Developer in United States are Finance with a median total pay of US$151,629, Management and consulting with a median total pay of US$140,645, Human resources and staffing with a median total pay of US$132,499, Information Technology with a median total pay of US$127,813, and Aerospace and defence with a median total pay of US$112,607.
The average salary for a Java Software Developer is US$141,574 per year or US$68 per hour in United States, which is 2281% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$239,229 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between US$108,065 (25th percentile) and US$187,247 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 901 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in United States as of Jul 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in United States is US$187,247 per year, US$15,604 per month or US$90 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in United States is US$108,065 per year, US$9,005 per month or US$52 per hour.
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