JavaScript
$120,525
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 18.2%
- Live roles
- 357
Highest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Air Apps
|
$60,559 | 11 |
Esri
|
$112,580 | 9 |
|
Captivation Software
|
$200,000 | 7 |
|
Sentry
|
$243,615 | 4 |
Virtu Financial
|
$175,000 | 2 |
Oscilar
|
$158,083 | 2 |
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$137,775 | 2 |
TELUS Health
|
$85,000 | 2 |
JavaScript salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $251,650 | 4 |
| New York | $175,000 | 5 |
| Denver | $112,580 | 9 |
| Toronto | $95,445 | 10 |
Clojure vs JavaScript: which pays more?
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Clojure and JavaScript are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.