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      Total pay trajectory

      Applications Engineer
      $101K–$156K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Applications Engineering
      $154K–$246K/yr
      Executive Applications Engineer
      $124K–$187K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Java Applications Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Java Applications Developer is $145,562 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $223,873 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $116,974 (25th percentile) to $183,094 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 207 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Applications Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Java Applications Developer is $183,094 per year, $15,258 per month or $88 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Java Applications Developer is $116,974 per year, $9,748 per month or $56 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Java Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,828 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,043 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Java Applications Developer

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      Java Applications Developer
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      4-6 years
      $104K - $120K/yr
      Salt Lake City, UT

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      How much does Java Applications Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $117K - $183K/yr
      $146K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $97K - $146K/yrBase pay
      $20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $117K-$183K/yr?
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      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025207 Salaries submitted
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      Top paying industries

      The top 4 paying industries for Java Applications Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $144,357, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $130,947, Information Technology with a median total pay of $118,501 and Insurance with a median total pay of $108,039.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Java Applications Developer are JPMorganChase and U.S. Bank.

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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.
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