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Java Backend Developer Salaries

Java Backend Developer salaries in United Kingdom

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£35K - £61K/yr
£46K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£3K/yrAverage
£2K - £6K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Backend Developer (Java) salaries

The average salary for a Backend Developer (Java) is £49,328 per year or £24 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £87,935 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £36,935 (25th percentile) and £66,492 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1814 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Backend Developer (Java) employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Backend Developer (Java) in United Kingdom is £66,492 per year, £5,541 per month or £32 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Backend Developer (Java) in United Kingdom is £36,935 per year, £3,078 per month or £18 per hour.
About 67.35% 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 £28,632 and £87,935 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £49,328 following the average career path of a Backend Developer (Java).
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