Side-by-side distribution
Scala
$150,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 19.4%
- Live roles
- 36
Spring / Spring Boot
$77.50/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 11.5%
- Live roles
- 26
Highest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Rewards Network
|
$150,000 | 2 |
|
Captivation Software
|
$200,000 | 1 |
| MS Morgan Stanley | $185,000 | 1 |
|
NinjaTrader
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
GDIT
|
$142,000 | 1 |
|
Accenture
|
$101,920 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Accenture
|
$161,200 | 2 |
|
Captivation Software
|
$200,000 | 1 |
Scala salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $150,000 | 3 |
Scala vs Spring / Spring Boot: which pays more?
The median for Scala is $150,000 per year (typically $146,000–$167,500), versus $77.50/hr for Spring / Spring Boot ($77.50/hr–$77.50/hr). That puts Spring / Spring Boot about 7% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Scala and Spring / Spring Boot 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.