What salary can a junior developer expect?

Junior developer salaries range from $50k–$85k depending on location, company size, and tech stack. Remote junior roles at well-funded startups and mid-size companies tend to pay toward the higher end.

Do I need a CS degree to get a junior developer job?

No. Many companies hire junior developers from coding bootcamps, self-taught backgrounds, and adjacent fields. A strong portfolio with 2–3 projects and basic data structures knowledge is often more important than a degree.

What programming languages should a junior developer know?

JavaScript (with React or Node.js) is the most in-demand for junior web roles. Python is popular for backend and data-adjacent positions. Java and C# are common in enterprise environments.

Are there remote junior developer jobs?

Yes, though they are more competitive than on-site positions. Many companies prefer junior developers to be on-site or hybrid for mentorship, but fully remote junior roles do exist - especially at remote-first companies.

7,209+ Jobs50 new this weekUpdated Apr 24, 2026

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Salary Range

$50k – $161k

Top Companies

The Borgen Project, Leidos, UNDP, The Chemours Company, EnerSys, AltaGas +37 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, Ashburn, New York

Work Model

86% On-Site, 12% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

76% Junior, 24% Intern

We found 7,209 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, Ashburn. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like UNDP, The Chemours Company, EnerSys. Salaries range from $50k to $161k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (12%), Remote (2%). Top employers include The Borgen Project, Leidos, UNDP and 40 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Junior Developer Jobs

The Borgen Project7 jobs

Leidos2 jobs

UNDP1 job

The Chemours Company1 job

EnerSys1 job

AltaGas1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

12 jobs

Junior

$65k–$96k

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