Highest-Paying Java Programming Jobs

Highest-Paying Java Programming JobsHighest-Paying Java Programming JobsJava programming skills are in high demand for both enterprise development and Android mobile development roles in markets across the United States, so finding skilled candidates can be a challenge for employers.Due to unterstellung dynamics, many qualified Java developers are able to find Java programming jobs in the areas where they prefer to live - and at desirable rates of pay.Heres a look at how location can impact thestarting compensation for Java programming jobs and overall IT hiring.Location and payThe Robert Half Technology Salary Guide lists the salary midpoint for a developer/programmer analyst at $103,000 per year. Keep in mind that the local economy and cost of living can affect compensation, as well as industry, level of experience and skill set.Use our Salary Calculator to adjust these salaries for local areas.Listed below are the five cities projected to pay the highest Java programmer salaries from this years Salary Guide, and what the salary midpoint is for programming jobs in these locations. Increase or decrease the national salary by the percentage for your city to adjust the salary range for a specific marketNew York City (40.5%) $144,715San Francisco (40%) $144,200San Jose (37%) $141,110Boston (34%) $138,020Washington, D.C. (33%) $136,990Dont forget that just because a specific area has a higher local variance number than other markets youre considering doesnt mean youll come out ahead living there. For example, while New York City and San Francisco have the highest local variance numbers, these markets are also very expensive places to live.Also, the city variances may not tell the full statewide story. For instance, while New York City has a variance of 40.5%, almost all the rest of the state of New York is below 100 with the exception of Long Island.In the end, overall quality of life comes down to a delicate balancing act between your potential salary and the lo cal cost of living.Location and IT demandIf youre actively looking for work, high salaries are meaningless without ample job openings. Robert Half Technology surveyed 2,400 chief information officers (CIOs). When asked about their plans for hiring in the second half of 2017, CIOs in the five cities below reported the highest anticipated job growth sparked by new businesses. Weve also included the local variance numbers and salary midpoints, adjusted by locationNew York City (40.5%) $144,715Dallas (10%) $113,300Salt Lake City (5%) $108,150Houston (7%) $110,210Los Angeles (31%) 134,930The bottom line If you are a Java programmer, there are probably well-paying Java programming jobs waiting for you, wherever you want to live.This post has been updated to reflect more current information.