Java Software Developer Salaries
Java Software Developer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States
Base pay
US$120K - US$189K/yr
US$150K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$38K/yrAverage
US$29K - US$54K/yrRange
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50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Java Software Developer
10-14 Years
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Winnipeg, MB
submitted on Dec 17, 2025
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Dec 12, 2025
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Montreal, QC
submitted on Nov 24, 2025
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$52K/yr
$49K • $3K
Toronto, ON
submitted on Sep 9, 2025
$52K/yr
$49K • $3K
Java Software Developer
10-14 Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Montreal, QC
submitted on Jun 20, 2025
$111K - $129K/yr
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Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Jun 5, 2025
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$70K - $80K/yr
Toronto, ON
submitted on Mar 18, 2025
$70K - $80K/yr
Java Software Developer
15+ Years
$98K/yr
$92K • $6K
Montreal, QC
submitted on Feb 16, 2025
$98K/yr
$92K • $6K
Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Montreal, QC
submitted on Dec 23, 2024
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Java Software Developer
7-9 Years
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Montreal, QC
submitted on Dec 6, 2024
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Developer salaries
How much does a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States make?
The average salary for a Java Software Developer is US$188,391 per year or US$91 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 136% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$301,378 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between US$148,252 (25th percentile) and US$242,086 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 18 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is US$242,086 per year, US$20,174 per month or US$116 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is US$148,252 per year, US$12,354 per month or US$71 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Java Software Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Java Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at US$67,851 per year (estimate) and goes up to US$155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.