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

$58k – $181k

Top Companies

Carvana, SpaceX, TJX Companies, Anduril Industries, Jobgether, SSR Mining Inc. +35 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 12% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

CA, Washington, Silver Spring, Cape Canaveral

Work Model

90% On-Site, 6% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

74% Junior, 22% entry, 4% Intern

We found 13,742 junior developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, Silver Spring. Salaries range from $58k to $181k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (90%), Hybrid (6%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Carvana, SpaceX, TJX Companies and 38 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Junior Developer Jobs

Carvana6 jobs

SpaceX3 jobs

TJX Companies2 jobs

Anduril Industries2 jobs

Jobgether1 job

SSR Mining Inc.1 job

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$85k–$166k

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