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Senior Java Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£70,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£50,271 £70,000 £140,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Java Developer in United Kingdom is £70,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 186 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £50,271, while senior specialists can earn up to £140,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £760 per day.

Salary Trend

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

📊 Salary Histogram

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

📊 Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	11	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Senior Java Developer	186	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	112	0	0
Entry Level	£50,271
Junior	£60,000
Median Salary	£70,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£90,000
Expert / Top Earners	£140,000

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