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Senior Java Developer salaries in United Kingdom
Base pay
£49K - £76K/yr
£61K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£6K/yrAverage
£3K - £10K/yrRange
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Last updated 6 Jul 2026763 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries
The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is £66,708 per year or £32 per hour, with top earners making up to £109,720 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £52,020 (25th percentile) to £86,267 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 763 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer is £86,267 per year, £7,189 per month or £41 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer is £52,020 per year, £4,335 per month or £25 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,442 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.57% of Senior Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £5,739 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Senior Java Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Senior Java Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £41,825 and £109,720 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £66,708 following the average career path of a Senior Java Developer.
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