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      How much does Senior Software Engineer Java make?

      Total pay range
      $165K - $268K/yr
      $209K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $124K - $192K/yrBase pay
      $41K - $76K/yrAdditional pay

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      Last updated Apr 10, 2025255 Salaries submitted
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      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Software Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $208,606 per year or $100 per hour, with top earners making up to $333,033 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $164,757 (25th percentile) to $268,010 (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 $268,010 per year, $22,334 per month or $129 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $164,757 per year, $13,730 per month or $79 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 Software Engineer Java

      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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      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.

      Total pay trajectory

      Senior Software Engineer
      $166K–$263K/yr
      Software Engineer Manager
      $184K–$289K/yr
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      $228K–$367K/yr