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      How much does Senior Software Developer Java make?

      Total pay range
      $155K - $245K/yr
      $194K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $121K - $182K/yrBase pay
      $34K - $63K/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

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      Last updated Apr 10, 202584 Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Developer (Java) salaries

      • The average salary for Senior Software Developer (Java) is $193,806 per year or $93 per hour, with top earners making up to $301,023 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $155,268 (25th percentile) to $245,244 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 84 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Developer (Java) employees.
      • The highest salary for Senior Software Developer (Java) is $245,244 per year, $20,437 per month or $118 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Senior Software Developer (Java) is $155,268 per year, $12,939 per month or $75 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Senior Software Developer (Java) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,401 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,058 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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