Java Scala Developer

Java Scala Developer Salary

$11K

$114.5K

$193.5K

$112,403

/year

$54.04

/hour

Java Scala Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$112,403

Columbus

Ohio

$108,570

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    How much does a Java Scala Developer make?

    As of Jun 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Java Scala Developer in the United States is $112,403 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.04 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,161/week or $9,366/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $193,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Java Scala Developer salaries currently range between $101,000 (25th percentile) to $134,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $187,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Java Scala Developer varies greatly (by as much as 33000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Java Scala Developer in your area makes on average $108,570 per year, or $3,833 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $112,403. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Java Scala Developer salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Java Scala Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $32,628 (29.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $33,642 (29.9%) above the $112,403 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Java Scala 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 Kentville, NS, and Pennington County, SD, , 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 Scala Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $146,045

    $70.21

    Whitehorse, YT

    $145,116

    $69.77

    Carcross, YT

    $145,031

    $69.73

    Haines Junction, YT

    $144,535

    $69.49

    North Cowichan, BC

    $144,110

    $69.28

    Duncan, BC

    $143,556

    $69.02

    Oak Bay, BC

    $143,295

    $68.89

    Victoria, BC

    $142,687

    $68.60

    Alberton, PE

    $141,356

    $67.96

    Pennington County, SD

    $141,255

    $67.91

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Scala Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Java Scala Developer category.

    For example Java Application Engineer jobs pay as much as $45,834 (40.8%) more than the average Java Scala Developer salary of $112,403. If you're qualified, finding work as a Java Application Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Java Scala Developer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Java Application Engineer

    $158,237

    $76.08

    Java Spring Developer

    $123,333

    $59.29

    Aws Java Developer

    $117,931

    $56.70

    Java Programmer

    $114,770

    $55.18

    Offshore Pipeline

    $71,593

    $34.42

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    Infographic detailing Java Scala Developer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $112,403 per year or $54.04 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.