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.

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Salary Range

$37k – $219k

Top Companies

Oscar, Toast, Trace3, Carvana, Cannon Design, Innodata Inc. +23 more

Job Types

80% Full Time, 12% Contract, 6% Part Time

Top Locations

Washington, Colorado Springs, Arlington, Portland

Work Model

68% On-Site, 22% Hybrid, 10% Remote

Experience Levels

74% Junior, 22% entry, 4% Intern

We found 13,742 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, Colorado Springs, Arlington. Salaries range from $37k to $219k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (68%), Hybrid (22%), Remote (10%). Top employers include Oscar, Toast, Trace3 and 26 other companies.

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Innodata Inc.3 jobs

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