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Sr Java Backend Developer salaries in United Kingdom
Base pay
£61K - £90K/yr
£74K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£8K/yrAverage
£3K - £19K/yrRange
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Last updated 9 Jul 2026404 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Sr Java Backend Developer salaries
The average salary for a Sr Java Backend Developer is £81,913 per year or £39 per hour, with top earners making up to £149,229 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £64,390 (25th percentile) to £108,800 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 404 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sr Java Backend Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Sr Java Backend Developer is £108,800 per year, £9,067 per month or £52 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Sr Java Backend Developer is £64,390 per year, £5,366 per month or £31 per hour.
About 75.10% of Sr Java Backend Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £7,531 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Sr Java Backend Developer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Sr Java Backend Developer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £52,931 and £149,229 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £81,913 following the average career path of a Sr Java Backend Developer.
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