How much does a Junior Software Developer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Junior Software Developer in the United States is $38 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $35 and $41. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Junior Software Developer

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SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
Spectrum's. Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV
- 3 days ago
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable Internet service, most viewed live TV
- 3 days ago
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
Spectrum's. Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV
- 3 days ago
Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable Internet service, most viewed live TV
- 3 days ago
Spectrum's. Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV
- 3 days ago
Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable Internet service, most viewed live TV
- 3 days ago

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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38

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
35
43
38
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Junior Software Developer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Junior Software Developer ranges from $35 to $41 with the average hourly pay of $38. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $35 to $43 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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Skills associated with Junior Software Developer: Design, Software Development, #develop, SQL