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 – $230k

Top Companies

SpaceX, Brex, Redwood, Aylo, Precision AQ, Carvana +30 more

Job Types

90% Full Time, 6% Contract, 4% Internship

Top Locations

Hawthorne, San Francisco, California, Toronto, Salt Lake City, Utah

Work Model

72% On-Site, 18% Remote, 10% Hybrid

Experience Levels

76% Junior, 16% entry, 8% Intern

We found 13,742 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Hawthorne, San Francisco, California, Toronto. Salaries range from $37k to $230k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (72%), Remote (18%), Hybrid (10%). Top employers include SpaceX, Brex, Redwood and 33 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Junior Developer Jobs

SpaceX6 jobs

Brex4 jobs

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Aylo3 jobs

Precision AQ2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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$68k–$112k

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