Junior Java Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$104,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$3,000 $104,000 $159,448
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior Java Engineer in United States is $104,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 132 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $3,000, while senior specialists can earn up to $159,448. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $870 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 155 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior Java Engineer 132 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 107 0 0
Entry Level $3,000
Junior $82,254
Median Salary $104,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $142,550
Expert / Top Earners $159,448

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