Remote Junior Software Developer

Remote Junior Software Developer Salary

$24K

$75K

$138K

$88,976

/year

$42.78

/hour

Remote Junior Software Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$88,976

Columbus

Ohio

$85,941

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    How much does a Remote Junior Software Developer make?

    As of Jun 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Remote Junior Software Developer in the United States is $88,976 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.78 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,711/week or $7,414/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $138,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Remote Junior Software Developer salaries currently range between $67,000 (25th percentile) to $87,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $116,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Remote Junior Software Developer varies greatly (by as much as 20000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Remote Junior Software Developer in your area makes on average $85,941 per year, or $3,035 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $88,976. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Remote Junior Software Developer salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Remote Junior Software Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Wasco, CA, , with Nome, AK, and California City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. California City, CA, beats the national average by $20,148 (22.6%), and Wasco, CA, furthers that trend with another $25,243 (28.4%) above the $88,976 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Remote Junior 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 8% between Wasco, CA, and San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Remote Junior Software Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Wasco, CA

    $114,219

    $54.91

    Nome, AK

    $110,374

    $53.06

    California City, CA

    $109,124

    $52.46

    Redwood City, CA

    $108,938

    $52.37

    Berkeley, CA

    $108,470

    $52.15

    Atherton, CA

    $107,837

    $51.84

    Sitka, AK

    $107,187

    $51.53

    Fremont, CA

    $105,439

    $50.69

    Mountain View, CA

    $104,963

    $50.46

    San Francisco Bay Area, CA

    $104,829

    $50.40

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Remote Junior Software Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Remote Junior Software Developer category.

    For example 2023 Software Engineer jobs pay as much as $58,548 (65.8%) more than the average Remote Junior Software Developer salary of $88,976. If you're qualified, finding work as a 2023 Software Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Remote Junior Software Developer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    2023 Software Engineer

    $147,524

    $70.92

    Quantitative Software Engineer

    $129,666

    $62.34

    Lead Software Test Engineer

    $125,264

    $60.22

    Software Engineer Ii

    $118,674

    $57.05

    Application Engineer I

    $110,698

    $53.22

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    Infographic detailing Remote Junior Software Developer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $88,976 per year or $42.78 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.