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      How much does Senior Java Software Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $152K - $274K/yr
      $203K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $114K - $202K/yrBase pay
      $38K - $71K/yrAdditional pay
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      Total pay trajectory

      Senior Java Developer
      $131K–$222K/yr
      Principal Java Developer
      $146K–$262K/yr
      Senior Principal Java Developer
      $167K–$289K/yr

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025255 Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Software Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $202,898 per year or $98 per hour, with top earners making up to $354,957 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $152,332 (25th percentile) to $273,644 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 255 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Software Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $273,644 per year, $22,804 per month or $132 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $152,332 per year, $12,694 per month or $73 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Senior Java Software Engineer 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.

      Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Software Engineer

      30 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $155K - $181K/yr
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Feb 23, 2023

      $155K - $181K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $79K - $91K/yr
      Madison, WI

      submitted on Feb 5, 2023

      $79K - $91K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $111K - $129K/yr
      Newark, DE

      submitted on Jan 18, 2023

      $111K - $129K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $97K - $113K/yr
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on Oct 18, 2022

      $97K - $113K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $147K - $172K/yr
      Sunnyvale, CA

      submitted on Aug 31, 2022

      $147K - $172K/yr
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      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $169K - $198K/yr
      Austin, TX

      submitted on Jul 14, 2022

      $169K - $198K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $138K/yr
      ($138K • $0)
      Princeton Junction, Mercer, NJ

      submitted on Jun 1, 2022

      $138K/yr
      $138K • $0
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $185K - $215K/yr
      San Francisco, CA

      submitted on Jun 1, 2022

      $185K - $215K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $102K - $118K/yr
      Irving, TX

      submitted on Apr 28, 2022

      $102K - $118K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $132K - $153K/yr
      Charlotte, NC

      submitted on Mar 3, 2022

      $132K - $153K/yr
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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Senior Java Software Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $175,122, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $169,549, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $166,211, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $163,041, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $161,570.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Senior Java Software Engineer are JPMorganChase and InnoCore Solutions.
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