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Frequently asked questions about Backend Developer (Java) salaries
The average salary for a Backend Developer (Java) is £49,341 per year or £24 per hour, with top earners making up to £87,983 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £36,939 (25th percentile) to £66,520 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1811 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Backend Developer (Java) employees.
The highest salary for a Backend Developer (Java) is £66,520 per year, £5,543 per month or £32 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Backend Developer (Java) is £36,939 per year, £3,078 per month or £18 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Backend Developer (Java) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,440 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.65% of Backend Developer (Java) professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,949 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Backend Developer (Java) in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Backend Developer (Java) professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £28,631 and £87,983 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £49,341 following the average career path of a Backend Developer (Java).
