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How much does Senior Java Developer make?
Total pay range
$131K - $222K/yr
$169K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$102K - $168K/yrBase pay
$29K - $54K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Java Developer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $163,177, Financial Services with a median total pay of $162,482, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $153,105, Insurance with a median total pay of $145,829, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $145,255.
Telecommunications
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Senior Java Developer are T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
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Last updated Apr 10, 20255.8K Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries
The average salary for Senior Java Developer is $169,144 per year or $81 per hour, with top earners making up to $280,624 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $130,590 (25th percentile) to $221,708 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5816 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Java Developer is $221,708 per year, $18,476 per month or $107 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Java Developer is $130,590 per year, $10,883 per month or $63 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,409 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,111 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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