Java Developer salary in Madison, WI
Based on 18 certified H-1B filings in the Madison, WI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Sun Prairie, Middleton.
Median salary$105,508
Middle 50%$95.3k–$114.5k
vs. national median−0%comparison median $105,997
Filings18FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,930 |
| 25th | $95,269 |
| 50th (median) | $105,508 |
| 75th | $114,504 |
| 90th | $130,938 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,500 | $76,625 | $90,000 | 30 |
| FY2021 | $94,619 | $81,058 | $97,261 | 12 |
| FY2022 | $87,828 | $83,477 | $97,406 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $99,750 | $93,335 | $108,560 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $90,100 | $86,034 | $102,035 | 10 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $105,508 | $98,093 | $114,109 | 10 |
Cost of living
Madison's median Java Developer salary of $105,508 is worth about $108,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Madison = 97.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vennsys | too few | 3 |
| One Stop Global Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Technoviz | too few | 2 |
| Viacore Technologies | 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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,093 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.