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Java Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

Java Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

Jobs requiring Java pay a median of $206K in 2026, based on 2,229 active postings. Salary range: $165K–$250K. Top roles: Engineering, Operations, Data.

Java Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

$206K median · $165K–$250K range · 2,229 postings analyzed

📊 Salary Range

PercentileSalary
P25 (lower range)$165K
P50 (median)$206K
P75 (upper range)$250K

🏷️ Top Roles Requiring Java

Department / Role
Engineering
Operations
Data
Security
Sales

🏢 Top Companies Hiring for Java

Databricks · Snowflake · Anduril · Attentive · Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary do Java jobs pay?

Jobs requiring Java pay a median of $206K in 2026, based on 2,229 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.

Which roles require Java?

The most common roles listing Java are Engineering, Operations, Data, Security, Sales positions.

Which companies hire the most Java talent?

Databricks · Snowflake · Anduril · Attentive · Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

Methodology

Salary data is drawn from 2,229 active job postings listing Java as a required or preferred skill, tracked by Recruiting from Scratch. Figures represent the median of posted salary maximums (annual USD only).

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