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Lead Java Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£79,273 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£51,403 £79,273 £149,500

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Java Developer in United Kingdom is £79,273 per year as of July 2026, based on 95 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £51,403, while senior specialists can earn up to £149,500. Salaries for this role have changed by -25.6% compared to the previous year. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £820 per day.

Salary Trend

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

📊 Salary Histogram

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

📊 Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	117	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Lead Java Developer	95	35	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	70	1	0
Entry Level	£51,403
Junior	£65,544
Median Salary	£79,273	£106,607
Median salary change vs last year	↓ 25.6%	-	-
Senior	£86,372
Expert / Top Earners	£149,500

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