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

$0k – $185k

Top Companies

Morning Consult, LifeBridge Health, Ad Hoc LLC, NFP, an Aon company, Women's College Hospital, Compass Healthcare +44 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, CA, McLean, Toronto

Work Model

84% On-Site, 10% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

96% Junior, 4% Intern

We found 7,209 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, McLean. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Morning Consult, LifeBridge Health, Ad Hoc LLC. Salaries range from $0k to $185k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (84%), Hybrid (10%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Morning Consult, LifeBridge Health, Ad Hoc LLC and 47 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Junior Developer Jobs

Morning Consult1 job

LifeBridge Health1 job

Ad Hoc LLC1 job

NFP, an Aon company1 job

Women's College Hospital1 job

Compass Healthcare1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

2 jobs

Junior

$55k–$89k

48 jobs

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