Java Developer Software Developer

Java Developer Software Developer Salary

$32.5K

$118.5K

$160.5K

$117,931

/year

$56.70

/hour

Java Developer Software Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$117,931

Columbus

Ohio

$113,910

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    How much does a Java Developer Software Developer make?

    As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Java Developer Software Developer in the United States is $117,931 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $56.70 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,267/week or $9,827/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $160,500 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Java Developer Software Developer salaries currently range between $102,000 (25th percentile) to $132,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $148,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Java Developer Software Developer varies greatly (by as much as 30000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Java Developer Software Developer in your area makes on average $113,910 per year, or $4,021 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $117,931. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Java Developer Software Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Java Developer Software 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 Software Developer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Java Developer Software Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with Sunnyvale, CA, and Palo Alto, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Palo Alto, CA, beats the national average by $21,050 (17.8%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $24,138 (20.5%) above the $117,931 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Java Developer Software Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Sitka, AK, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Java Developer Software Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sitka, AK

    $142,069

    $68.30

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $140,560

    $67.58

    Palo Alto, CA

    $138,981

    $66.82

    San Francisco, CA

    $138,943

    $66.80

    Buford, WY

    $138,349

    $66.51

    San Jose, CA

    $138,214

    $66.45

    Mountain View, CA

    $138,088

    $66.39

    Santa Clara, CA

    $137,428

    $66.07

    Odenton, MD

    $137,167

    $65.95

    Daly City, CA

    $136,646

    $65.70

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Java Developer Software Developer Jobs in the U.S.

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    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 Software Developer salary across the United States as of September 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $117,931 per year or $56.70 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.