Senior Java Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$146,696 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$98,159 $146,696 $190,185
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Java Engineer in United States is $146,696 per year as of July 2026, based on 163 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $98,159, while senior specialists can earn up to $190,185. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,040 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 88 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior Java Engineer 163 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 119 0 0
Entry Level $98,159
Junior $123,485
Median Salary $146,696
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $164,712
Expert / Top Earners $190,185

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