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Java Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Java Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Java Engineer postings in California

  1. Java EngineerPriceline · Remote · $130K–$160K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Staff Engineer - Java (HYBRID)GEICO · Palo Alto, CA · $115K–$230K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Engineer - JavaGEICO · Palo Alto, CA · $105K–$215K/yr · Posted Aug 24, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Staff Engineer - Java (HYBRID)GEICO · Palo Alto, CA · $100K–$230K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)Government Employees Insurance Company · Remote · $110K–$230K/yr · Posted Jul 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Java Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$135K median · $127K–$170K typical · 19 postingsUnited States: middle half $127K–$170K, median $135K
  2. Illinois$102K median · $102K–$102K typical · 4 postingsIllinois: middle half $102K–$102K, median $102K
  3. Canada$117K median · $91.7K–$118K typical · 4 postingsCanada: middle half $91.7K–$118K, median $117K
  4. Palo Alto, CA$165K median · $160K–$170K typical · 4 postingsPalo Alto, CA: middle half $160K–$170K, median $165K
  5. Chicago, IL$102K median · $102K–$102K typical · 3 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $102K–$102K, median $102K
  6. Remote$145K median · $127K–$170K typical · 9 postingsRemote: middle half $127K–$170K, median $145K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Java Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Java Engineer jobs in California is $160K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Java Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $145K–$170K. The top 10% list $173K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Java Engineer jobs?

The median here is $160K, against $135K across all 24 postings for the role.

How many Java Engineer jobs in California list pay?

6 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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