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.

2,351+ JobsUpdated Mar 3, 2026

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Start your software development career with junior developer positions at companies that invest in early-career talent. These roles are designed for bootcamp grads, recent CS graduates, and self-taught developers ready to grow.

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Salary Range

$55k – $157k

Top Companies

Astranis, R.care, Beam, Applovin Corporation - Class A Common Stock, Synergie Canada, AI Insurance +5 more

Job Types

52% Full Time, 48% Internship

Top Locations

San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles/Santa Monica, Toronto, Ontario

Work Model

100% On-Site

Experience Levels

66% Junior, 34% Intern

We found 2,351 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles/Santa Monica. Salaries range from $55k to $157k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (100%). Top employers include Astranis, R.care, Beam and 8 other companies.

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Companies Hiring for Junior Developer Jobs

Astranis34 jobs

R.care4 jobs

Beam2 jobs

Applovin Corporation - Class A Common Stock2 jobs

Synergie Canada2 jobs

AI Insurance1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

17 jobs

Junior

$75k–$115k

33 jobs

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