Java Android Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Java Android Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Android Developer in the United States is $103,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,667
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,904 to $111,997
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,100
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Java Android Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,997 $9,333 $2,154 $54
Average $103,573 $8,631 $1,992 $50
25th Percentile $93,904 $7,825 $1,806 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Java Android Developer Salaries

A Java Android Developer'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 Android Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Java Android Developer'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): $99,690
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,987
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,573
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,042
  • Expert (over 8 years): $107,289
Levels Salary
Entry Level Java Android Developer$99,690
Intermediate Level Java Android Developer$99,987
Senior Level Java Android Developer$103,573
Specialist Level Java Android Developer$107,042
Expert Level Java Android Developer$107,289
$99,690 0 yr
$99,987 < 2 yrs
$103,573 2-4 yrs
$107,042 5-8 yrs
$107,289 > 8 yrs
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How Do Java Android Developer 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 Android Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $114,676.
  • California: $114,241.
  • Massachusetts: $112,718.

Top Paying Cities for Java Android Developers

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: $130,637
  • San Francisco: $129,352
  • Oakland: $126,483

What Skills Can Increase a Java Android Developer'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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Skills Demand Percentage
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 Android Developer'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
$105,644
2%
Python
$105,644
2%
AWS
$104,609
1%
Microservices
$104,609
1%
Networking
$104,609
1%
Process Improvement
$104,609
1%
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How Education impacts a Java Android Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Java Android Developers 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 Android Developer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $98,148 and $106,616).

Java Android Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Java Android Developer
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 Android Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Java Android Developer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Java Android Developer

Salaries for a Java Android Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,653 in 2023 to around $99,513 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Java Android Developer salary trends, .

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