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Senior Java Software Developer Salaries

Senior Java Software Developer salaries in United Kingdom

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£46K - £69K/yr
£56K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£4K/yrAverage
£2K - £9K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Developer (Java) salaries

The average salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) is £60,587 per year or £29 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £100,315 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £48,005 (25th percentile) and £77,970 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4148 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Developer (Java) employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) in United Kingdom is £77,970 per year, £6,497 per month or £37 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) in United Kingdom is £48,005 per year, £4,000 per month or £23 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Developer (Java) 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 67.38% of Senior Software Developer (Java) professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £4,371 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Senior Software Developer (Java) in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Senior Software Developer (Java) professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £39,350 and £100,315 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £60,587 following the average career path of a Senior Software Developer (Java).
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