Java Developer, Application Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Java Developer, Application Development make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Developer, Application Development in the United States is $109,096 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Java Developer, Application Development's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,047
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,911 to $117,969
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,638
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Java Developer, Application Development Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $117,969 $9,831 $2,269 $57
Average $109,096 $9,091 $2,098 $52
25th Percentile $98,911 $8,243 $1,902 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Java Developer, Application Development Salaries

A Java Developer, Application Development's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Java Developer, Application Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Java Developer, Application Development's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $105,006
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $105,318
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,096
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,750
  • Expert (over 8 years): $113,011
Levels Salary
Entry Level Java Developer, Application Development$105,006
Intermediate Level Java Developer, Application Development$105,318
Senior Level Java Developer, Application Development$109,096
Specialist Level Java Developer, Application Development$112,750
Expert Level Java Developer, Application Development$113,011
$105,006 0 yr
$105,318 < 2 yrs
$109,096 2-4 yrs
$112,750 5-8 yrs
$113,011 > 8 yrs
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How Do Java Developer, Application Development Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Java Developer, Application Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $120,791.
  • California: $120,333.
  • Massachusetts: $118,729.

Top Paying Cities for Java Developer, Application Developments

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $137,603
  • San Francisco: $136,250
  • Oakland: $133,228

What Skills Can Increase a Java Developer, Application Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Team Development (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Business Requirements (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Also known as stakeholder requirements specifications , describe the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of the system's end user. Often discussed in the context of developing or procuring software or other systems.
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Team Development 2.34%
Agile 3.41%
Business Requirements 2.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Java Developer, Application Development's salary.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hard Working
 $111,278
2%
Python
 $111,278
2%
AWS
 $110,187
1%
Microservices
 $110,187
1%
Networking
 $110,187
1%
Process Improvement
 $110,187
1%
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How Education impacts a Java Developer, Application Development's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Java Developer, Application Developments enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Java Developer, Application Development with a Bachelor's Degree is between $98,148 and $106,616).

Java Developer, Application Development Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Java Developer, Application Development
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 2.7%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 60.1%
Masters 31.8%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Java Developer, Application Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Java Developer, Application Development's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$98,911
Average $109,096/year
$117,969
$8,243
Average $9,091/month
$9,831
$1,902
Average $2,098/week
$2,269
$48
Average $52/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $117,969 $9,831 $2,269 $57
Average $109,096 $9,091 $2,098 $52
25th Percentile $98,911 $8,243 $1,902 $48

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Salary Trends for Java Developer, Application Development

Salaries for a Java Developer, Application Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,967 in 2023 to around $104,820 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Java Developer, Application Development salary trends, .

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