What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Java Developer?

We've identified 4 cities in Alaska where Java Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome (15.2% above average), followed by Sitka and Bethel. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome $146,293 $12,191 $2,813 $70.33 Sitka $142,069 $11,839 $2,732 $68.30 Bethel $130,030 $10,835 $2,500 $62.51 Soldotna $128,419 $10,701 $2,469 $61.74 Kodiak $125,909 $10,492 $2,421 $60.53 Ketchikan $125,404 $10,450 $2,411 $60.29 Auke Bay $124,976 $10,414 $2,403 $60.08 Juneau $124,973 $10,414 $2,403 $60.08 Fairbanks $120,979 $10,081 $2,326 $58.16 Badger $120,906 $10,075 $2,325 $58.13

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Java Developer Salary in Alaska

Q: How much does a Java Developer make in Alaska?

The average annual pay for a java developer in Alaska is $127,005 a year — that works out to approximately $61.06 an hour. That is 7.7% above the national average of $117,931. The middle 80% of Java Developers earn between $92,617 (10th percentile) and $159,926 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Developer Jobs in Alaska?

We found several jobs related to Java Developer in Alaska that pay more on average. Topping the list is Lead Java Developer at $17,292 (13.6%) above Java Developer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Lead Java Developer $144,297 $12,024 $2,774 $69.37 Senior Java Developer $140,737 $11,728 $2,706 $67.66 Java Engineer $135,352 $11,279 $2,602 $65.07 Java Full Stack $130,100 $10,841 $2,501 $62.55 Java Programmer $123,601 $10,300 $2,376 $59.42

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Java Developer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$117,931

Alaska

$127,005

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How much does a Java Developer make in Alaska?

As of May 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Java Developer in Alaska is $127,005 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $61.06 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,442/week or $10,583/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $172,850 and as low as $35,001, the majority of Java Developer salaries currently range between $109,800 (25th percentile) to $142,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $159,926 annually in Alaska. The average pay range for a Java Developer varies greatly (by as much as 32400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Alaska ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Java Developer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Java Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Java Developer Jobs in Alaska

We've identified 4 cities where the typical salary for a Java Developer job is above the average in Alaska in Alaska. Topping the list is Nome, , with Sitka, and Bethel, close behind in the second and third positions. Bethel, beats the average in Alaska by $3,025 (2.4%), and Nome, furthers that trend with another $19,288 (15.2%) above the $127,005 average.

With these 4 cities paying on average above the average for Alaska, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Java Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 19% between Nome, and Badger, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Java Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome	$146,293	$12,191	$2,813	$70.33
Sitka	$142,069	$11,839	$2,732	$68.30
Bethel	$130,030	$10,835	$2,500	$62.51
Soldotna	$128,419	$10,701	$2,469	$61.74
Kodiak	$125,909	$10,492	$2,421	$60.53
Ketchikan	$125,404	$10,450	$2,411	$60.29
Auke Bay	$124,976	$10,414	$2,403	$60.08
Juneau	$124,973	$10,414	$2,403	$60.08
Fairbanks	$120,979	$10,081	$2,326	$58.16
Badger	$120,906	$10,075	$2,325	$58.13

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Developer Jobs in Alaska

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Java Developer job category in Alaska, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $127005 state average for Java Developer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Lead Java Developer	$144,297	$12,024	$2,774	$69.37
Senior Java Developer	$140,737	$11,728	$2,706	$67.66
Java Engineer	$135,352	$11,279	$2,602	$65.07
Java Full Stack	$130,100	$10,841	$2,501	$62.55
Java Programmer	$123,601	$10,300	$2,376	$59.42

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Java Developer salary in Alaska as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $109,800 to $159,926 annually, with the Alaska average at $127,005 per year or $61.06 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Alaska for Java Developer jobs, with Nome leading at $146,293 annually.

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