Java Developer Salary Around the World (2026)

Compare mid-level java developer salary ranges across global markets using local currencies and USD-equivalent estimates.

Worldwide Salary

Worldwide compensation for Mid Level Java Developers with 3 to 5 years of experience varies substantially by market, currency, and salary-reporting convention. Every country row below shows a researched local base-salary range and a research-derived USD-equivalent range using the same annual or monthly period.

United States flagUS
Benchmark
$105K – $135K/year Reported pay range for Java Developer.
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Comparability
Different source cohorts Pay periods, role scope, and experience bands vary. These ranges are not a country ranking.
Global Coverage
11 Countries Compared
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High-Income Global Markets

Established technology markets with comparatively high Java Developer base compensation and mature enterprise hiring.

Country
Currency
Basis
Local Pay Range
USD Equivalent
United States flagUnited States

Mid-level range centered on current Java Developer base-pay evidence from Indeed; excludes bonuses, equity, and contract premiums.

USD
Annual
$105K – $135K/year
$105K – $135K/year
Canada flagCanada

Research-derived mid-level base range using Indeed's current hourly average, disclosed Java postings, and entry/senior benchmarks.

CAD
Annual
C$95K – C$125K/year
$68K – $89K/year
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom

Mid-level base range centered on Indeed's current national Java Developer average and below the reported senior benchmark.

GBP
Annual
£45K – £62K/year
$61K – $83K/year
Germany flagGermany

Uses Glassdoor's current Java Developer base-pay range; excludes additional pay.

EUR
Annual
€50K – €65K/year
$58K – $75K/year
Australia flagAustralia

Mid-level base range centered on Indeed's current Java Developer average and kept below the separate senior average.

AUD
Annual
A$95K – A$125K/year
$67K – $88K/year

Growing Mid-Market Technology Hubs

Expanding engineering markets with strong enterprise, outsourcing, fintech, and product-development demand for Java skills.

Country
Currency
Basis
Local Pay Range
USD Equivalent
Poland flagPoland

Uses the current Warsaw Java Software Developer base-pay range as the strongest direct mid-market Java evidence.

PLN
Monthly
PLN 9K – PLN 14K/month
$2.4K – $3.8K/month
Brazil flagBrazil

Uses current São Paulo Java Developer base-pay evidence; excludes additional pay.

BRL
Monthly
R$5K – R$9K/month
$976 – $1.8K/month
Mexico flagMexico

Uses current Mexico City Java Developer base-pay evidence; excludes additional pay.

MXN
Monthly
MX$23K – MX$44K/month
$1.3K – $2.6K/month
India flagIndia

Conservative mid-level base range triangulated from current Glassdoor Java base-pay data and Indeed's national Java average.

INR
Annual
₹700K – ₹1.1M/year
$7.4K – $12K/year

Emerging and Cost-Competitive Markets

Markets offering growing Java talent pools and comparatively cost-competitive local compensation.

Country
Currency
Basis
Local Pay Range
USD Equivalent
South Africa flagSouth Africa

Mid-level base range centered on Indeed's current national Java average and checked against Johannesburg Java base-pay data.

ZAR
Monthly
R35K – R55K/month
$2.1K – $3.4K/month
Philippines flagPhilippines

Mid-level base range triangulated from Indeed's current national Java average and Glassdoor's direct Java base-pay range.

PHP
Monthly
₱50K – ₱80K/month
$822 – $1.3K/month

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