Java Software Developer / Programmer Salary

The average salary for a Java Software Developer / Programmer is $74,282.

10%

$49k

MEDIAN

$74k

90%

$111k

Salary

$49k - $111k

Bonus

$970 - $13k

Profit Sharing

$153 - $39k

Total Pay

$47k - $118k

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What Do Java Software Developer / Programmers Do?

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

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.

Job Satisfaction for Java Software Developer / Programmer

3.7 out of 5

(61)

Highly Satisfied

13Reviews

Popular Employer Salaries for Java Software Developer / Programmer

Usaa Insurance

$108k

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

$80k

Career Paths

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What Are Popular Skills for Java Software Developer / Programmers?

Java

$73,087

291 responses

SQL

$71,364

160 responses

Java/J2EE

$80,857

146 responses

Spring

$81,284

141 responses

JavaScript

$75,005

111 responses

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

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Java Software Developer / Programmers?

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 $59,166 based on 72 salaries. An early career Java Software Developer / Programmer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $68,501 based on 254 salaries. A mid-career Java Software Developer / Programmer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $86,154 based on 123 salaries. An experienced Java Software Developer / Programmer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $96,616 based on 68 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $107,404.

Pay Difference by Location

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▲22%

▲10%

▲8%

▲7%

Washington, District of Columbia

▼2%

Austin, Texas

▼13%

Employees with Java Software Developer / Programmer in their job title in San Jose, California earn an average of 48.1% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in New York, New York (22.4% more) and Atlanta, Georgia (9.7% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Austin, Texas (13.1% less) and Washington, District of Columbia (2.4% less).