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Principal Java Developer Salaries

Principal Java Developer salaries in United Kingdom

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£62K - £87K/yr
£73K/yrAverage base pay
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Last updated 4 Jun 202610 Salaries submitted
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£57K - £67K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Principal Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Principal Java Developer is £73,389 per year or £35 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £102,009 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £61,708 (25th percentile) and £87,283 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 10 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Java Developer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Principal Java Developer in United Kingdom is £87,283 per year, £7,274 per month or £42 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Principal Java Developer in United Kingdom is £61,708 per year, £5,142 per month or £30 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,420 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.57% of Principal Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Principal Java Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Principal Java Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £52,800 and £102,009 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £73,389 following the average career path of a Principal Java Developer.
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