Lead Java Developer Salaries

Lead Java Developer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£50K - £78K/yr
£62K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£8K/yrAverage
£5K - £13K/yrRange
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Last updated 4 Jun 202628 Salaries submitted
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20 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Lead Java Developer
15+ Years
£70K - £82K/yr
London, England
£70K - £82K/yr
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
£66K/yr
£61K • £5K
London, England
£66K/yr
£61K • £5K
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
£85K/yr
£78K • £7K
London, England
£85K/yr
£78K • £7K
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
£139K/yr
£115K • £24K
London, England
£139K/yr
£115K • £24K
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
£111K - £129K/yr
London, England
£111K - £129K/yr
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Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
£180K/yr
£180K • £0
London, England
£180K/yr
£180K • £0
Lead Java Developer
4-6 Years
£74K/yr
£74K • £0
Aldershot, England
£74K/yr
£74K • £0
Lead Java Developer
15+ Years
£76K/yr
£73K • £3K
London, England
£76K/yr
£73K • £3K
Lead Java Developer
10-14 Years
£153K - £177K/yr
London, England
£153K - £177K/yr
Lead Java Developer
7-9 Years
£42K/yr
£42K • £0
London, England
£42K/yr
£42K • £0

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Frequently asked questions about Lead Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Java Developer is £70,150 per year or £34 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £115,365 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £54,640 (25th percentile) and £90,767 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 28 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Java Developer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United Kingdom is £90,767 per year, £7,564 per month or £44 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Java Developer in United Kingdom is £54,640 per year, £4,553 per month or £26 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,419 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.35% of Lead Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £7,939 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Lead Java Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Lead Java Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £43,879 and £115,365 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £70,150 following the average career path of a Lead Java Developer.