How much does a Java Developer make in the United States? The average Java Developer salary in the United States is $103,054 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $87,227 and $116,212. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Java Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Java Developer Salary $72,816 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Java Developer Salary $87,227 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Java Developer Salary $103,054 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Java Developer Salary $116,212 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Java Developer Salary $128,192 US February 26, 2024
25% $87,227 10% $72,816 90% $128,192 75% $116,212 $103,054 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Java Developer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Team Development: Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

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JavaScript: Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.

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Debugging: Debugging is the process of finding and resolving defects or problems within a computer program that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system. Debugging tactics can involve interactive debugging, control flow analysis, unit testing, integration testing, log file analysis, monitoring at the application or system level, memory dumps, and profiling.

Team Development 1.4%
JavaScript 1.98%
Debugging 1.05%
Others 95.57%

Job Description for Java Developer

Java Developer designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing. Being a Java Developer resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Java Developer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Java Developer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Java Developer

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Java Developer, the first career path typically starts with an Applications Programmer III position, and then Applications Programmer IV.

The second career path typically starts with a Software Architect III position, and then progresses to Software Architect IV.

The third career path typically progresses to Java Developer, Sr..

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Commercial Software Engineer III.

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Java Developer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Java Developer, the highest Java Developer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Java Developer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Java Developer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Java Developer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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