Junior Java Engineers working in Romania earn normally around 5.800 RON per month and most of the Java salaries are between 2.300 RON and 8.300 RON per month (net).
If you earn less than 2.300 RON then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Junior Java Developer job in Romania.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | 8.300 RON |
| top 25% of market | 6.500 RON |
| average salary | 5.200 RON |
| median salary | 5.800 RON |
| bottom 25% of market | 2.300 RON |
| bottom 10% of market | 2.300 RON |
The average salary for Junior Java Developers in Romania is 5.200 RON per month, while the median salary is 5.800 RON per month - where does the difference between average and median come from?
The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Junior Java Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 5.800 RON and 50% earn less than this.
The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.
The top 25% best earning Junior Java Developers earn more than 6.500 RON per month and the top 10% reach over 8.300 RON, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Junior Java Engineers earn less than 2.300 RON per month and 10% earn less than 2.300 RON.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Junior Java Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Romania, but you can select a different city below:
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