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.

13,742+ JobsUpdated May 22, 2026

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Salary Range

$53k – $166k

Top Companies

Search and Systems, Wage and Hour Division, Raise, Experis, IBM, Timac Agro Canada +44 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 8% Contract, 6% Internship

Top Locations

Washington, CA, Rockville, McLean

Work Model

86% On-Site, 8% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

70% Junior, 16% entry, 14% Intern

We found 13,742 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, Rockville. Salaries range from $53k to $166k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (8%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Search and Systems, Wage and Hour Division, Raise and 47 other companies.

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Search and Systems1 job

Wage and Hour Division1 job

Raise1 job

Experis1 job

IBM1 job

Timac Agro Canada1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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Salary varies

7 jobs

Junior

$60k–$98k

35 jobs

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