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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Senior Java Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $184,272, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $154,720 and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $144,282.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Senior Java Engineer are Charles Schwab and Sysintelli.
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Java Engineer is $201,991 per year or $97 per hour, with top earners making up to $354,401 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $151,590 (25th percentile) to $273,025 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 192 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Java Engineer is $273,025 per year, $22,752 per month or $131 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Java Engineer is $151,590 per year, $12,633 per month or $73 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Java Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,552 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,003 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
