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Jobs requiring Java pay a median of $195K in 2026, based on 4,984 active postings. Salary range: $156K–$239K. Top roles: Engineering, Data, Operations.
$195K median · $156K–$239K range · 4,984 postings analyzed
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| P25 (lower range) | $156K |
| P50 (median) | $195K |
| P75 (upper range) | $239K |
| Department / Role |
|---|
| Engineering |
| Data |
| Operations |
| AI/ML |
| Product |
Amazon · GDIT · Lockheed Martin · Citi · Accenture Federal Services
Jobs requiring Java pay a median of $195K in 2026, based on 4,984 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.
The most common roles listing Java are Engineering, Data, Operations, AI/ML, Product positions.
Amazon · GDIT · Lockheed Martin · Citi · Accenture Federal Services
Salary data is drawn from 4,984 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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