The salary trajectory of a a Java Software 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 Java Software Developer at Morgan Stanley is $79,704 per year or $38 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $118,767 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $65,066 (25th percentile) and $98,074 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 45 salaries submitted by Morgan Stanley Java Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Java Developer with an estimated total pay of $35 - $41/hr