Java Junior Developer Salaries

Java Junior Developer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£24K - £36K/yr
£30K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£2K/yrAverage
£1K - £3K/yrRange
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Last updated 4 Jun 2026251 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£42K - £48K/yr
Londonderry County Borough, Northern Ireland
£42K - £48K/yr
Junior Java Developer
10-14 Years
£50K/yr
£50K • £0
Sheffield, England
£50K/yr
£50K • £0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£28K - £32K/yr
Edinburgh, Scotland
£28K - £32K/yr
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£24K/yr
£24K • £0
London, England
£24K/yr
£24K • £0
Junior Java Developer
4-6 Years
£46K/yr
£46K • £0
London, England
£46K/yr
£46K • £0
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Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£34K - £39K/yr
Portsmouth, South East England, England
£34K - £39K/yr
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£27K/yr
£27K • £0
London, England
£27K/yr
£27K • £0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£27K/yr
£27K • £0
London, England
£27K/yr
£27K • £0
Junior Java Developer
1-3 Years
£36K/yr
£34K • £2K
Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland
£36K/yr
£34K • £2K
Junior Java Developer
10-14 Years
£51K/yr
£51K • £0
London, England
£51K/yr
£51K • £0

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Frequently asked questions about Junior Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Junior Java Developer is £31,489 per year or £15 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £47,401 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £25,553 (25th percentile) and £38,964 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 251 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Java Developer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United Kingdom is £38,964 per year, £3,247 per month or £19 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Java Developer in United Kingdom is £25,553 per year, £2,129 per month or £12 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Junior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £29,759 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.57% of Junior Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,730 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Junior Java Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Junior Java Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £21,235 and £47,401 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £31,489 following the average career path of a Junior Java Developer.