Java Developer salary in Houston, TX
Based on 74 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, Cypress, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Manvel.
Median salary$103,210
Middle 50%$82k–$106k
vs. national median−3%comparison median $105,997
Filings74FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,102 |
| 25th | $82,000 |
| 50th (median) | $103,210 |
| 75th | $105,992 |
| 90th | $110,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,104 | $91,104 | $91,520 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $90,022 | $90,022 | $92,955 | 45 |
| FY2022 | $92,685 | $75,795 | $92,850 | 83 |
| FY2023 | $90,600 | $90,522 | $98,651 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $98,075 | $76,794 | $98,500 | 52 |
| FY2025 | $103,210 | $80,000 | $103,475 | 44 |
| FY2026 | $105,976 | $84,094 | $106,000 | 30 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Java Developer salary of $103,210 is worth about $104,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Infomerica | too few | 4 |
| Avs | too few | 2 |
| Celersoft | too few | 2 |
| Collaborate Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Info Keys | too few | 2 |
| Intellisoft Systems | too few | 2 |
| Ionic Technologies | too few | 2 |
| Knittech | too few | 2 |
| Meghaz | too few | 2 |
| Orabase Solutions | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $84,094 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,300 | 55 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.