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Java Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

Java Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

Jobs requiring Java pay a median of $200K in 2026, based on 2,932 active postings. Salary range: $160K–$246K. Top roles: Engineering, Data, Operations.

Java Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

$200K median · $160K–$246K range · 2,932 postings analyzed

📊 Salary Range

PercentileSalary
P25 (lower range)$160K
P50 (median)$200K
P75 (upper range)$246K

🏷️ Top Roles Requiring Java

Department / Role
Engineering
Data
Operations
AI/ML
Security

🏢 Top Companies Hiring for Java

Amazon · Amazon Pay · Accenture Federal Services · Cloud Capital · Databricks

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary do Java jobs pay?

Jobs requiring Java pay a median of $200K in 2026, based on 2,932 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.

Which roles require Java?

The most common roles listing Java are Engineering, Data, Operations, AI/ML, Security positions.

Which companies hire the most Java talent?

Amazon · Amazon Pay · Accenture Federal Services · Cloud Capital · Databricks

Methodology

Salary data is drawn from 2,932 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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