Java Developer Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 8 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£43K - £77K/yr
Average Base Pay

737 salaries

£45K

Low

£61K

Average

£83K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£3,258Range£1,665 - £6,376
The average salary for Java Developer is £60,967 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Java Developer in the United Kingdom is £3,258, with a range from £1,665 - £6,376. Salaries estimates are based on 737 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Developer employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£60,967 /yr
Java Developer
£76,782 /yr
Senior Java Developer
£60,663 /yr
Java Developer IV
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Job TitleSalary
Java Developer£60,967 /yr
Senior Java Developer£76,782 /yr
Java Developer IV£60,663 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Java Developer?

in United Kingdom

£60,967 /yr
Java Developer
£76,782 /yr
Senior Java Developer
£60,663 /yr
Java Developer IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Java Developer?

Job TitleSalary
Java Developer£60,967 /yr
Senior Java Developer£76,782 /yr
Java Developer IV£60,663 /yr

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Opus Recruitment
4

Opus Recruitment

Java Developer

£50,704

 /yr
Range: £42K - £95K
30 salaries
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£42K

£95K

£41,756 - £94,601 Range

Bally's Interactive
3.2

Bally's Interactive

Java Developer

£71,177

 /yr
Range: £59K - £77K
21 salaries
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£59K

£77K

£58,768 - £77,474 Range

Anson McCade
4.3

Anson McCade

Java Developer

£65,301

 /yr
Range: £52K - £70K
12 salaries
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£52K

£70K

£51,530 - £70,389 Range

Monarch Recruitment
4.1

Monarch Recruitment

Java Developer - Hourly

£43

 /hr
Range: £40 - £57
11 salaries
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£40

£57

£40 - £57 Range

Sanderson
3.9

Sanderson

Java Developer

£56,214

 /yr
Range: £42K - £63K
11 salaries
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£42K

£63K

£41,956 - £62,634 Range

IG Group
3.7

IG Group

Java Developer

£55,759

 /yr
Range: £50K - £76K
10 salaries
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£50K

£76K

£50,165 - £76,126 Range

eRecruiter Nigeria
4.4

eRecruiter Nigeria

Java Developer

£41,703

 /yr
Range: £42K - £42K
9 salaries
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£42K

£42K

£41,703 - £41,703 Range

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Spring Professional
3.5

Spring Professional

Java Developer

£53,735

 /yr
Range: £23K - £118K
9 salaries
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£23K

£118K

£23,264 - £117,752 Range

Auto Trader UK
4.7

Auto Trader UK

Java Developer

£42,077

 /yr
Range: £37K - £60K
9 salaries
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£37K

£60K

£37,179 - £59,651 Range

William Hill
3.1

William Hill

Java Developer

£45,148

 /yr
Range: £32K - £80K
8 salaries
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£32K

£80K

£32,161 - £80,396 Range

Accenture
3.8

Accenture

Java Developer

£46,528

 /yr
Range: £34K - £54K
8 salaries
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£34K

£54K

£33,748 - £53,598 Range

FDM Group
3.3

FDM Group

Java Developer

£23,341

 /yr
Range: £23K - £27K
8 salaries
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£23K

£27K

£22,640 - £26,776 Range

Oscar Recruit
4.2

Oscar Recruit

Java Developer

£50,704

 /yr
Range: £37K - £84K
8 salaries
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£37K

£84K

£37,381 - £84,479 Range

People Source Consulting
4.6

People Source Consulting

Java Developer

£65,616

 /yr
Range: £58K - £183K
7 salaries
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£58K

£183K

£58,248 - £182,891 Range

Brandwatch
3.5

Brandwatch

Java Developer

£45,797

 /yr
Range: £35K - £56K
7 salaries
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£35K

£56K

£35,434 - £55,574 Range

CGI
3.8

CGI

Java Developer

£49,643

 /yr
Range: £40K - £66K
7 salaries
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£40K

£66K

£39,550 - £66,164 Range

Austin International
4.2

Austin International

Java Developer

£98,425

 /yr
Range: £63K - £104K
7 salaries
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£63K

£104K

£63,480 - £103,997 Range

Playtech
4.1

Playtech

Java Developer

£48,075

 /yr
Range: £41K - £67K
7 salaries
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£41K

£67K

£40,912 - £67,413 Range

GCS
3.3

GCS

Java Developer

£65,616

 /yr
Range: £39K - £180K
7 salaries
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£39K

£180K

£38,773 - £180,386 Range

3.2

The Write Career Boutique

Java Developer

£52,129

 /yr
Range: £52K - £52K
6 salaries
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£52K

£52K

£52,129 - £52,129 Range

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Java Developer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Java Developer salaries - 30 salaries reported£50,704/yr
Java Developer salaries - 21 salaries reported£71,177/yr
Java Developer salaries - 12 salaries reported£65,301/yr
Java Developer salaries - 11 salaries reported£43/hr
Java Developer salaries - 11 salaries reported£56,214/yr
Java Developer salaries - 10 salaries reported£55,759/yr
Java Developer salaries - 9 salaries reported£41,703/yr
Java Developer salaries - 9 salaries reported£53,735/yr
Java Developer salaries - 9 salaries reported£42,077/yr
Java Developer salaries - 8 salaries reported£45,148/yr
Java Developer salaries - 8 salaries reported£46,528/yr
Java Developer salaries - 8 salaries reported£23,341/yr
Java Developer salaries - 8 salaries reported£50,704/yr
Java Developer salaries - 7 salaries reported£65,616/yr
Java Developer salaries - 7 salaries reported£45,797/yr
Java Developer salaries - 7 salaries reported£49,643/yr
Java Developer salaries - 7 salaries reported£98,425/yr
Java Developer salaries - 7 salaries reported£48,075/yr
Java Developer salaries - 7 salaries reported£65,616/yr
Java Developer salaries - 6 salaries reported£52,129/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Java Developer is £60,967 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 737 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Java Developer employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Java Developer in United Kingdom is £83,062 per year.

The lowest salary for a Java Developer in United Kingdom is £45,093 per year.

Java developers are paid well above average, often receiving salaries just under six-figures or around six-figures. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Java developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

If you're looking for ways like to earn more as a Java developer, you’ll have a competitive edge by completing a postgraduate degree such as a master’s in software development, computer information systems, or computing and technology. If that isn’t an option for you, there are other good training options to boost your profile and potentially move you into higher paying positions, such as becoming certified as an Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer, Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer, Spring Professional Certification, Apache Spark Developer Certification, and Professional Scrum Master Certification. Ensure you keep at the cutting edge of industry trends to boost your experience, and attend industry events and courses, as this will help make you an attractive candidate for higher paying positions.

Know your potential market rate before going into a job interview or salary negotiation. Search through Java developer listings on Glassdoor to find out what the average developer in your area is earning, and speak to other developers to find your potential market rate. Show the ROI on applications that you've previously built to demonstrate how they helped save the company money or drive revenue. Having proof that your applications have helped your current company or previous company will put you in a strong position during salary negotiations. Make sure that your certifications are up-to-date with current technology trends and provide proof of your certifications.

About 73.70% of Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £3,258 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Java Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Java Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £34,541 and £110,688 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £60,967 following the average career path of a Java Developer.

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