Junior Java Developer Software Engineer salaries in United Kingdom
Base pay
£24K - £36K/yr
£30K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£2K/yrAverage
£1K - £3K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for a Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer is £31,441 per year or £15 per hour, with top earners making up to £47,386 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £25,458 (25th percentile) to £38,954 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 281 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer is £38,954 per year, £3,246 per month or £19 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer is £25,458 per year, £2,122 per month or £12 per hour.
About 67.57% of Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,749 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £21,102 and £47,386 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £31,441 following the average career path of a Junior Java Developer/Software Engineer.
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