How much does a Junior Software Developer make in the United States? The average Junior Software Developer salary in the United States is $78,076 as of January 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $71,689 and $85,368. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Junior Software Developer

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Crest Management Company, AAMC - Houston , TX
Crest Management is looking for one exceptional Junior Software Developer to join our award-winning team. If you enjoy a challenging and rewarding workplace, are committed to providing outstanding ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Brooksource - Mount Laurel , NJ
Junior Software Engineer Mount Laurel, NJ - 3 days on site Contract to Hire $28hr About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and motivated Junior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in coding ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Gravity IT Resources - Grand Prairie , TX
Junior Software Engineer Job Type: Direct hire Onsite Requirement: 5 days on-site Office Location: Grand Prairie, TX Summary: Our client is a leading provider of building component software ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
EDC Corporation - AIMS Parking - Syracuse , NY
EDC Corporation is currently seeking a junior software developer to join our growing development and customer support team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for debugging software, product ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
JoeScan - Vancouver , WA
You effectively structure and make progress against complex (and sometimes incompletely defined) software engineering problems. * You thrive in small team settings and wear many hats with gusto. You ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
BookedBy - Austin , TX
We are looking for an AI-First Frontend Developer, you'll be part of our transformation into an AI-powered engineering culture. You'll work alongside both human teammates and AI tools to create ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Software Developer in the United States. The base salary for Junior Software Developer ranges from $71,689 to $85,368 with the average base salary of $78,076. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,100 to $88,058 with the average total cash compensation of $79,452.

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Skills associated with Junior Software Developer: Design, Software Development, #develop, SQL