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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Developer (Java) salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Developer (Java) is $189,459 per year or $91 per hour, with top earners making up to $308,222 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $147,775 (25th percentile) to $245,691 (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 $245,691 per year, $20,474 per month or $118 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Developer (Java) is $147,775 per year, $12,315 per month or $71 per hour.
How much does Senior Java Software Developer make?
Total pay range
$148K - $246K/yr
$189K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$118K - $189K/yrBase pay
$30K - $57K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202584 Salaries submitted
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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 Software Developer (Java)
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15+ years
$121K - $139K/yr
Raleigh, NC
submitted on Mar 13, 2023
$121K - $139K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
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15+ years
$132K - $154K/yr
Aurora, CO
submitted on Mar 31, 2022
$132K - $154K/yr
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Senior Software Developer (Java)
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15+ years
$83K - $96K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Mar 10, 2022
$83K - $96K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
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10-14 years
$92K - $108K/yr
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Nov 2, 2021
$92K - $108K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
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4-6 years
$105K - $123K/yr
Malvern, PA
submitted on Aug 23, 2021
$105K - $123K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Senior Java Software Developer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $157,337, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $149,821 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $143,707.
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Senior Java Software Developer is HeadStream.
Popular companies for Senior Java Software Developers
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.