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Java Developer -89% 5-Year Decline

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Job Market Trend:-5.7%vs Q1 2025
Top Sponsor: Goin Technology, Inc. (20 filings)
Highest Pay: Jersey City, NJ ($131,998)
Official Federal Category: 15-1252.00 - Software Developers
Market Demand i
B
FY 2026
2023 B
2024 B
2025 B
Certified Volume i
333
Approved in FY 2026
National Median Salary i
$105,290
Typical yearly pay
PERM Conversion i
5.10%
Transition to residency
10-Year Growth i
40.40%
Decade salary trend

Algorithmic Intelligence Brief

An automated market review of the Java Developer role.

Reliable Industry Demand: "B"

The demand for Java Developer professionals continues to show good industry demand. Grounded in 333 recent labor filings, this career achieves a stable "B" grade on our H1B Index.

Outside Contracts Common

If you take this job, expect to work on outside contracts. 80.8% of these professionals provide services directly to other clients.

Skill-Based Compensation

Your salary will grow significantly as you gain more skills in this field. Highly experienced professionals make about +52% more than beginners.

Moderate Approval Rate

Visas for this position are generally safe, but approvals are not guaranteed. The government currently approves 92.5% of these applications.

Geographic Independence

Roughly 71.2% of the entire sponsored workforce operates strictly out-of-state, confirming that untethered remote work is common for this role.

Role & Industry Structure

Federal classifications for this position.

Job Status: Companies mostly use full-time contracts, structuring 99.4% of these jobs around a standard work week.

Industry Distribution: Most of these jobs belong to the Professional, Scientific, and Tech Services sector (95.5%).

Salary Range: The baseline salary for this career starts around $105,290. However, the growth scales up to $187,742.

Degree Required: Employers like Goin Technology, Inc. accept a Bachelor's degree for all permanent roles in this job.

10-Year Median Salary Trajectory

Comparing national base compensation growth for Java Developers. temporary H-1B medians vs permanent Green Card (PERM).
Positive Market Growth: +40.4%. Compensation for this position has reliably increased over the long term.
Expected Pay Difference: +$17,617. The gap between temporary and permanent pay for this job averages 17.9%.

Top Paying Tech Hubs

Cities ranked by highest median salaries.

Salary Percentiles i

Distribution across all federal filings.

Talent Sourcing Origin

Where employers source these workers from.

O*NET Wage Level Economics

Salary breakdown scaled by federal experience classifications.

O*NET Wage Distribution

Wage Levels Breakdown

Experience LevelTotal FilingsCohort SizeMinimum BaseMedian Salary
Entry Level (Level I)6218.6%$72,883$90,896
Qualified (Level II)24874.5%$71,053$109,283
Experienced (Level III)175.1%$100,000$120,000
Fully Competent (Level IV)10.3%$138,500$138,500
Not Disclosed (Blank)51.5%$88,305$101,028

Acquisition & Industry Allocation

Talent pipeline metrics and top hiring sectors for Java Developers.

Talent Pipeline

Fresh Hires (14.1%)Transfers/Poached (85.9%)

Green Card (PERM) Conversion i

5.10% of active filings transition to residency.

Industry Sector Allocation

Primary Sector & Median Pay Total Filings
Professional, Scientific, And Tech Services 95.5% Sector Share
Top Sponsor: Goin Technology, Inc. | Median: $104,750
318
Unspecified / Blank 3.0% Sector Share
Top Sponsor: Interpro, Inc. | Median: $114,400
10
Finance & Insurance 1.2% Sector Share
Top Sponsor: Barclays Services Corp. | Median: $133,128
4
Information & Tech 0.3% Sector Share
Top Sponsor: Avenue Code LLC | Median: $150,000
1

Noticing a difference in dates? Salary metrics reflect real-time DOL filings, while approval metrics rely on finalized USCIS historical data. View timelines

Sponsoring EmployerMarket Share iLCA CountMedian SalaryVs National Avg i
Goin Technology, Inc.5.1%17$112,923+7.2% Avg
Intellisoft Systems LLC3.3%11$78,510-25.4% Avg
Pioneer Consulting Services LLC2.4%8$116,462+10.6% Avg
Ecclesiastes, Inc.1.5%5$91,291-13.3% Avg
Conflux Systems Inc.1.2%4$94,150-10.6% Avg
It Resources, Inc.1.2%4$131,997+25.4% Avg
Collaborate Solutions Inc.1.2%4$96,543-8.3% Avg
Barclays Services Corp.1.2%4$133,128+26.4% Avg
Imr Soft LLC1.2%4$118,000+12.1% Avg
Mobicloud, LLC1.2%4$113,360+7.7% Avg
Jnit Technologies Inc.0.9%3$107,411+2.0% Avg
Interpro, Inc.0.9%3$124,800+18.5% Avg
Dataquad Inc.0.9%3$89,990-14.5% Avg
Xceed Technologies Inc.0.9%3$103,210-2.0% Avg
Planet Equity Group0.9%3$103,938-1.3% Avg
Pioneer Consulting LLC0.9%3$100,838-4.2% Avg
Mitecs Inc.0.9%3$76,200-27.6% Avg
3I Infotech Inc.0.9%3$85,000-19.3% Avg
Goin Technology, Inc.0.9%3$112,923+7.2% Avg
Technumen, Inc.0.9%3$126,090+19.8% Avg
Viacore Technologies Inc.0.9%3$77,418-26.5% Avg
Elite It Technologies LLC0.9%3$103,000-2.2% Avg
Atos Syntel Inc.0.6%2$125,892+19.6% Avg
Covant Solutions, Inc.0.6%2$120,921+14.8% Avg
Intuites LLC0.6%2$104,000-1.2% Avg
Majestic It Services Inc.0.6%2$95,764-9.0% Avg
Lakshya Technologies Inc.0.6%2$91,582-13.0% Avg
Softcorp International, Inc.0.6%2$118,595+12.6% Avg
Technumen Inc.0.6%2$117,604+11.7% Avg
Technosoft Corporation0.6%2$87,526-16.9% Avg
Tardus Inc.0.6%2$114,754+9.0% Avg
V S Technologies, Inc.0.6%2$90,000-14.5% Avg
Realtech Services LLC0.6%2$105,040Market Rate
Rpa Technology Inc.0.6%2$109,283+3.8% Avg
Ramitstaffing Inc.0.6%2$96,772-8.1% Avg
Sacrosanctinfo LLC0.6%2$91,000-13.6% Avg
Novateur Technologies, Inc.0.6%2$149,978+42.4% Avg
Optimal Technologies, Inc.0.6%2$84,157-20.1% Avg
Noblesoft Solutions, Inc.0.6%2$105,290Market Rate
Pro It, Inc.0.6%2$96,693-8.2% Avg
Linkwell Solutions Inc.0.6%2$107,820+2.4% Avg
Kpriyan It Enterprise Solutions, LLC0.6%2$104,000-1.2% Avg
Ora Apps Inc.0.6%2$89,005-15.5% Avg
Comtek Global, Inc.0.6%2$100,235-4.8% Avg
Galaxy I Technologies, Inc.0.6%2$117,500+11.6% Avg
Firstnet Global LLC0.6%2$92,581-12.1% Avg
Eliassen Group, LLC0.6%2$114,400+8.7% Avg
Decision Six Inc.0.6%2$119,288+13.3% Avg
Datastack Technologies LLC0.6%2$83,325-20.9% Avg
Adaptrix LLC0.6%2$99,195-5.8% Avg
Agiletal Technologies Inc.0.6%2$90,449-14.1% Avg
Tektastic Technical Services LLC0.6%2$89,000-15.5% Avg
Yelsesoft Technologies Inc.0.6%2$100,000-5.0% Avg
V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc.0.6%2$97,000-7.9% Avg
Virtual Reality Technologies LLC0.6%2$95,430-9.4% Avg
Worksite CityStateTalent Density iMedian SalaryTop Premium Payer i
IrvingTX8.4%$112,923Market Rate
PlanoTX5.7%$92,581$134,971
CharlotteNC3.9%$112,424$133,536
WhippanyNJ3.0%$131,997$133,128
ColumbusOH2.7%$101,899$102,000
AustinTX2.1%$76,315$114,754
AlpharettaGA2.1%$109,283$131,000
AtlantaGA1.8%$109,283$115,000
PhoenixAZ1.8%$90,800$111,100
McleanVA1.8%$126,090$126,500
HoustonTX1.8%$105,976$106,080
BentonvilleAR1.5%$83,325$101,000
New YorkNY1.5%$98,301$103,210
WilmingtonDE1.5%$109,845$110,000
WestlakeTX1.5%$90,000$114,400
PhiladelphiaPA1.2%$109,845$110,000
Jersey CityNJ1.2%$131,998$132,000
JacksonvilleFL1.2%$105,290Market Rate
SunnyvaleCA1.2%$125,426$149,365
San JoseCA1.2%$102,888$150,000
Lake MaryFL1.2%$87,698$99,195
San AntonioTX1.2%$108,410$110,240
Santa FeNM0.9%$99,549$120,000
Live OakTX0.9%$106,579Market Rate
DentonTX0.9%$90,896$112,923
MckinneyTX0.9%$115,000Market Rate
IrvineCA0.9%$85,000Market Rate
ChicagoIL0.9%$85,467$108,077
NewarkDE0.9%$109,845$109,845
DallasTX0.9%$114,400$131,040
Auburn HillsMI0.9%$131,997$138,500
AlexandriaVA0.6%$91,582Market Rate
AuroraCO0.6%$122,295$137,906
AubreyTX0.6%$101,910$112,923
NapervilleIL0.6%$96,772Market Rate
O'FallonMO0.6%$105,162$112,923
Lawrence TownshipNJ0.6%$90,000Market Rate
Glen AllenVA0.6%$107,706$108,000
MarysvilleOH0.6%$104,000Market Rate
Little ElmTX0.6%$113,358Market Rate
LewisvilleTX0.6%$115,419$117,915
MiddletownNJ0.6%$89,005Market Rate
TrentonNJ0.6%$114,900$124,800
RichardsonTX0.6%$92,948$95,000
GarlandTX0.6%$112,923Market Rate
EaganMN0.6%$96,970Market Rate
FairfieldOH0.6%$103,938Market Rate
DuluthGA0.6%$98,571Market Rate
Buffalo GroveIL0.6%$101,240$116,480
FairfaxVA0.6%$104,000Market Rate
LathropCA0.6%$149,978Market Rate
MetuchenNJ0.6%$103,210Market Rate
RichmondVA0.6%$110,479$113,547
West Des MoinesIA0.6%$91,416Market Rate
PrincetonNJ0.6%$104,500$109,000
Fiscal YearYoY Growth iMaximumMedianAverageMinimum
2026In Progress$187,742$98,301$86,063$35.00/hr
2025+2.9%$266,000$94,000$82,299$28.00/hr
2024-4.2%$200,000$91,333$81,664$29.00/hr
2023+5.5%$167,149$95,326$85,041$31.00/hr
2022-0.4%$210,500$90,397$80,276$28.00/hr
2021+3.9%$208,000$90,750$83,761$27.00/hr
2020+2.8%$182,000$87,360$78,568$30.00/hr
2019+1.7%$190,000$85,000$78,215$25.00/hr
2018+17.7%$202,500$83,543$74,978$25.00/hr
2017+1.4%$172,000$71,000$70,004$22.00/hr
2016N/A$210,000$70,000$68,767$23.00/hr
Decision DateEmployerLocationBase PayWage LevelStatus
Dec 30, 2025Majestic It Services Inc.Plano, TX$85,530Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Tektastic Technical Services LLCMentor, OH$85,000Level IICertified
Dec 30, 2025Mitecs Inc.Lake Mary, FL$76,200Level IICertified
Dec 30, 2025Robotics Staffing LLCNew York, NY$103,210Level ICertified
Dec 30, 2025Btree Solutions Inc.Irving, TX$112,923Level IIWithdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Mitecs Inc.Lansing, MI$75,000Level IICertified
Dec 30, 2025Artificial Intelligence Staffing LLCColumbus, OH$82,846Level ICertified
Dec 30, 2025Virtual Reality Technologies LLCMelville, NY$103,210Level ICertified
Dec 29, 2025Veracity Software Inc.Plano, TX$90,896Level IWithdrawn
Dec 29, 2025Ai Technologies LLCChicago, IL$85,467Level ICertified
Dec 29, 2025Lorhan Corporation Inc.Whippany, NJ$103,210Level ICertified
Dec 29, 2025Virtual Reality Technologies LLCPhoenix, AZ$87,651Level ICertified
Dec 29, 2025Intellisoft Systems LLCAustin, TX$76,315Level IICertified
Dec 29, 2025Tech Info Services Inc.Groveport, OH$101,899Level IICertified
Dec 29, 2025Quinstreet, Inc.Aurora, CO$137,906Level ICertified
Dec 29, 2025Rpa Technologies LLCKlein, TX$84,094Level ICertified
Dec 29, 2025Mobicloud, LLCSan Antonio, TX$110,240Level IICertified
Dec 29, 2025Mobicloud, LLCSan Antonio, TX$110,240Level IICertified
Dec 29, 2025Srk Systems Inc.O'Fallon, MO$112,923Level IICertified
Dec 29, 2025Populus Group LLCHarrisburg, PA$136,240Level IICertified
Dec 26, 2025Provincesoft Inc.Wilmington, DE$110,000Level IICertified
Dec 26, 2025Eliassen Group, LLCWestlake, TX$114,400Level IICertified
Dec 24, 2025Technology Square Inc.Little Elm, TXN/ALevel ICertified
Dec 24, 2025Nachway Consulting LLCRiverview, FL$100,797Level IICertified
Dec 24, 2025Conflux Systems Inc.New York, NY$98,301Level IICertified
Dec 24, 2025Xceed Technologies Inc.Metuchen, NJ$103,210Level ICertified
Dec 23, 2025Astor & Sanders CorporationMclean, VA$126,090Level IICertified
Dec 23, 2025Binary Tech Consulting Corp.Live Oak, TX$86,000Level ICertified
Dec 23, 2025Jnit Technologies Inc.Richmond, VA$107,411Level IICertified
Dec 23, 2025Ariva Infotech LLCCumberland, RI$85,592Level IICertified
Dec 22, 2025Ascendion, Inc. (Formerly Known As Collabera, Inc.)Henrico, VA$141,500Level IIICertified
Dec 22, 2025Softthink Solutions Inc.Leesburg, VA$126,880Level IICertified
Dec 22, 2025Pioneer Consulting Services LLCVienna, VA$126,090Level IICertified
Dec 22, 2025Atos Syntel Inc.Blue Ash, OH$119,787Level IIICertified
Dec 22, 2025Infodrive Systems, Inc.Glen Allen, VA$108,000Level IICertified
Dec 22, 2025Datastack Technologies LLCBentonville, AR$83,325Level IICertified
Dec 22, 2025Techclub Inc.Houston, TX$106,080Level IICertified
Dec 19, 2025Artificial Intelligence LLCCleveland, OH$72,883Level ICertified
Dec 19, 2025Pioneer Consulting LLCRosemont, IL$112,923Level IICertified
Dec 19, 2025Comtek Global, Inc.San Jose, CA$102,877Level ICertified
Dec 19, 2025Comtek Global, Inc.San Jose, CA$97,594Level ICertified
Dec 19, 2025Yelsesoft Technologies Inc.Wichita, KS$90,000Level IICertified
Dec 19, 2025Linkwell Solutions Inc.Mckinney, TX$95,000Level IICertified
Dec 19, 2025Emergtech Business Solutions, Inc.Canton, MI$102,190Level IICertified
Dec 19, 2025E-Giants Technologies LLCWoodbridge Township, NJ$103,210Level ICertified
Dec 19, 2025Lorsiv TechnologiesBloomfield, CT$106,500Level IICertified
Dec 18, 2025Sena Info Technologies, Inc.Richardson, TX$90,896Level ICertified
Dec 18, 2025Tekcombine Inc.Georgetown, TX$114,754Level IICertified
Dec 18, 2025Faxianit Inc.Bolingbrook, IL$76,835Level IICertified
Dec 18, 2025Cyma Systems Inc.Jersey City, NJ$132,000Level IICertified
Dec 18, 2025Cy9 Inc.Pilot Point, TX$77,418Level IICertified
Dec 18, 2025Linkwell Solutions Inc.Mckinney, TX$120,640Level IICertified
Dec 17, 2025Tanu Infotech, Inc.Overland Park, KS$95,701Level IICertified
Dec 17, 2025Keen Info Tek Inc.Aubrey, TX$112,923Level IICertified
Dec 17, 2025Meghaz Inc.Houston, TX$105,976Level IICertified

Role Specific Intelligence (FAQ)

Common questions and insights about the Java Developer role.

Can Java Developer professionals work from home on an H-1B visa?
Yes, this position is highly flexible. About 71.2% of people in this role work from a different state than their main employer's headquarters.

What is the average salary for Java Developer roles?
The national median salary for Java Developer professionals is $105,290. Entry-level positions typically start around $90,896.

Do employers sponsor permanent residency for Java Developer roles?
There is a proven track record for permanent residency in this field, highlighted by 17 recent Green Card filings from U.S. employers.