Junior Java Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$101,907 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$65,108 $101,907 $150,028
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior Java Developer in United States is $101,907 per year as of July 2026, based on 142 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $65,108, while senior specialists can earn up to $150,028. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $820 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Junior Java Developer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Junior Java Developer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Junior Java Developer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 131 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior Java Developer 142 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 99 0 0
Entry Level $65,108
Junior $81,626
Median Salary $101,907
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $123,366
Expert / Top Earners $150,028

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