Senior Java Developer Salaries
Senior Java Developer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States
Base pay
US$128K - US$197K/yr
US$159K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$46K/yrAverage
US$35K - US$64K/yrRange
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is Retail and wholesale with a median total pay of US$159,275.
The top paying company in Retail and wholesale for Senior Java Developer is Macy's.
Retail and wholesale
US$159,275
Retail and wholesale
The top paying company in Retail and wholesale for Senior Java Developer is Macy's.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Java Developer
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
Senior Java Developer
4-6 Years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Jun 22, 2026
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Jun 15, 2026
$129K/yr
$129K • $0
Senior Java Developer
4-6 Years
$130K/yr
$127K • $3K
Toronto, ON
submitted on Apr 13, 2026
$130K/yr
$127K • $3K
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$178K/yr
$178K • $0
Mississauga, ON
submitted on Mar 5, 2026
$178K/yr
$178K • $0
Senior Java Developer
4-6 Years
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Mar 3, 2026
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
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Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$218K/yr
$218K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Feb 25, 2026
$218K/yr
$218K • $0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Calgary, AB
submitted on Feb 11, 2026
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$170K/yr
$170K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Feb 9, 2026
$170K/yr
$170K • $0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Montreal, QC
submitted on Jan 23, 2026
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Senior Java Developer
7-9 Years
$123K/yr
$123K • $0
Toronto, ON
submitted on Jan 16, 2026
$123K/yr
$123K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries
How much does a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is US$205,070 per year or US$99 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 103% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$323,578 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between US$162,769 (25th percentile) and US$261,672 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 180 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is US$261,672 per year, US$21,806 per month or US$126 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in San Francisco, CA, United States is US$162,769 per year, US$13,564 per month or US$78 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Senior Java Developer?
The salary trajectory of a Senior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at US$80,129 per year (estimate) and goes up to US$155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.