The salary trajectory of a a Jr. Java developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $67,851 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Jr. Java developer at Cognizant is $79,591 per year or $38 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $122,581 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,035 (25th percentile) and $99,538 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Cognizant Jr. Java developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.