Java Developer salary
From 5,660 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “Java Developer” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 63% of Java Developer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $105,206 in Philadelphia, PA to $127,000 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 14% since FY2020. From $94,307 in FY2020 to $107,411 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Java Developer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 5,660 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Java Developer jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $105,997, 14% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $90,896 and $121,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 63% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 20% of filings
Mid-level · 63% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $89,253 | 1,115 |
| Level II · Qualified | $105,997 | 3,488 |
| Level III · Experienced | $130,707 | 655 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $153,000 | 241 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Java Developer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,080 |
| 25th | $90,896 |
| 50th (median) | $105,997 |
| 75th | $121,000 |
| 90th | $140,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,307 | $84,000 | $105,000 | 4,895 |
| FY2021 | $94,037 | $86,000 | $106,080 | 4,147 |
| FY2022 | $94,806 | $87,000 | $107,670 | 4,547 |
| FY2023 | $99,500 | $90,000 | $110,240 | 3,459 |
| FY2024 | $101,192 | $89,440 | $114,899 | 3,273 |
| FY2025 | $105,227 | $90,000 | $120,744 | 3,187 |
| FY2026 | $107,411 | $91,520 | $121,077 | 2,473 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Java Developer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Java Developer jobs is $105,997 (5,660 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $90,896 and $121,000.
What does an entry-level Java Developer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $89,253. Level I accounts for 20% of Java Developer filings.
Which city pays H-1B Java Developers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Java Developer jobs: $127,000 (226 filings).