Software Engineer Java Developer Salaries

Software Engineer Java Developer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£37K - £55K/yr
£45K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£3K/yrAverage
£2K - £6K/yrRange
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Last updated 3 Jun 2026261 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
Software Engineer - Java Developer
4-6 Years
£48K/yr
£48K • £0
Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
£48K/yr
£48K • £0
Software Engineer - Java Developer
4-6 Years
£47K - £55K/yr
Gloucester, England
£47K - £55K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
4-6 Years
£44K/yr
£44K • £0
London, England
£44K/yr
£44K • £0
Software Engineer - Java Developer
10-14 Years
£59K/yr
£59K • £0
Poole, England
£59K/yr
£59K • £0
Software Engineer - Java Developer
4-6 Years
£40K/yr
£40K • £0
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
£40K/yr
£40K • £0
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Software Engineer - Java Developer
1-3 Years
£35K/yr
£32K • £3K
Belfast, Northern Ireland
£35K/yr
£32K • £3K
Software Engineer - Java Developer
7-9 Years
£62K/yr
£59K • £3K
Belfast, Northern Ireland
£62K/yr
£59K • £3K
Software Engineer - Java Developer
1-3 Years
£60K - £70K/yr
London, England
£60K - £70K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
7-9 Years
£60K - £70K/yr
Bath, England
£60K - £70K/yr
Software Engineer - Java Developer
4-6 Years
£48K/yr
£48K • £0
Worthing, East of England, England
£48K/yr
£48K • £0

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Engineering jobs are in high demand and usually offer above-average salaries. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace and industry. Most roles require a qualification, which can be obtained through a university degree or a diploma gained during an apprenticeship. Show more

Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer - Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer is £48,460 per year or £23 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £76,550 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £38,807 (25th percentile) and £61,206 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 261 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer - Java Developer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in United Kingdom is £61,206 per year, £5,100 per month or £29 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer in United Kingdom is £38,807 per year, £3,234 per month or £19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - 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 Software Engineer - Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £3,166 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Software Engineer - Java Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Software Engineer - Java Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £31,995 and £76,550 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £48,460 following the average career path of a Software Engineer - Java Developer.