
James Gosling Net Worth
View full profileJames Gosling's net worth is currently estimated at $70M in 2026.
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1984$0.05MC
Early Programming Career
Starts his career in computer science, developing software.
1984$0.1M+100%C
Sun Microsystems Tenure
Joins Sun Microsystems, leading the development of Java.
1995$1M+900%A
Java Programming Language Created
Java is released, revolutionizing software development.
2000$10M+900%A
Java Widespread Adoption
Java becomes one of the most widely used programming languages.
2010$20M+100%A
Oracle Acquisition Impact
Sun Microsystems is acquired by Oracle.
2011$40M+100%A
Joins Google
Gosling joins Google to work on new software projects.
2017$60M+50%B
Liquid Robotics Engineer
Works at Liquid Robotics, developing software for ocean robots.
2026$70M+17%B
Java Legacy Continues
Legacy cemented by his work on Java, active in tech industry.
Last updated: February 25, 2026