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Java Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£60,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£46,626 £60,000 £133,900

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Java Developer in United Kingdom is £60,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 175 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £46,626, while senior specialists can earn up to £133,900. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £730 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Java Developer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Java Developer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Java Developer in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	14	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Java Developer	175	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	124	0	0
Entry Level	£46,626
Junior	£51,222
Median Salary	£60,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£94,900
Expert / Top Earners	£133,900

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