Java Software Developer / Programmer Salary

The average salary for a Java Software Developer / Programmer is $72,386.

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MEDIAN $72,386

Salary

$48k - $110k

Bonus

$958 - $12k

Profit Sharing

$125 - $30k

Total Pay

$45k - $118k

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Job Description for Java Software Developer / Programmer

A Java software developer/programmer creates software using the JavaScript programming language, which is used in websites to create interactive services and interfaces. JavaScript can also be used in smartphone apps and, occasionally, computer software. The Java software developer/programmer works as part of a team, creating and maintaining software based on input from senior developers, management, and end-users. They spend much of their time creating, testing, and modifying software, as well …Read more

Java Software Developer / Programmer Tasks

Test and document software for web sites.
Work with designers and content producers.
Write, modify, and debug software for web sites.
Write code to generate web pages, access databases and business logic servers.

Popular Employer Salaries for Java Software Developer / Programmer

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

$80k

Career Paths

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Popular Skills for Java Software Developer / Programmer

Java

$71,506

366 responses

Java/J2EE

$82,123

205 responses

SQL

$71,197

190 responses

Eclipse Java IDE

$72,758

157 responses

Spring

$81,894

151 responses

Skills in Java/J2EE, Eclipse Java IDE and Spring are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include SQL and Java.

Pay by Experience Level for Java Software Developer / Programmer

An entry-level Java Software Developer / Programmer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $58,180 based on 96 salaries. An early career Java Software Developer / Programmer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $67,206 based on 322 salaries. A mid-career Java Software Developer / Programmer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $84,112 based on 153 salaries. An experienced Java Software Developer / Programmer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $97,602 based on 108 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $107,163.

Pay Difference by Location

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San Francisco, California

▲48%

New York, New York

▲13%

Seattle, Washington

▲6%

Chicago, Illinois

▲3%

Washington, District of Columbia

▲2%

Atlanta, Georgia

▼10%

Austin, Texas

▼13%

Employees with Java Software Developer / Programmer in their job title in San Francisco, California earn an average of 48.4% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (12.9% more) and Seattle, Washington (6.0% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Austin, Texas (12.7% less) and Atlanta, Georgia (9.9% less).