Java Developer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹4.6 LPA – ₹24 LPA · median ₹5.6 LPA (7)
• 1–2 years₹6.5 LPA – ₹30 LPA · median ₹20 LPA (3)
• 2–5 years₹8.6 LPA – ₹20 LPA · median ₹17.4 LPA (46)
• 5–8 years₹12.1 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA · median ₹17.5 LPA (24)
• 8+ years₹35.8 LPA – ₹44.5 LPA · median ₹38.9 LPA (4)

Companies paying most

• Digital Wave Synergymedian ₹46.1 LPA (1 listing)
• Kshemamedian ₹45.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Stellaspiremedian ₹41.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Nexus Force Systemsmedian ₹39.6 LPA (1 listing)
• Smart Spark Worksmedian ₹38.2 LPA (1 listing)
• TELNAmedian ₹37.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Digital Stream Groupmedian ₹35 LPA (1 listing)
• Logic Hub Indiamedian ₹31.6 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Java Developer salary in India?

The median Java Developer salary in India is ₹17.5 LPA a year (about ₹1.46 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹9.1 LPA and ₹23.2 LPA.

How much does a fresher Java Developer earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Java Developers typically earn ₹4.6 LPA to ₹24 LPA (median ₹5.6 LPA).

How much can an experienced Java Developer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹35.8 LPA to ₹44.5 LPA, with a median of ₹38.9 LPA.

Which companies pay Java Developers the most in India?

Among current listings, Digital Wave Synergy (median ₹46.1 LPA), Kshema (median ₹45.5 LPA), Stellaspire (median ₹41.5 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 84 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.