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Java developer salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Java Developer make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£54,442

The average salary for a java developer is £54,442 per year in United Kingdom. 1.1k salaries reported, updated at 11 May 2026

Java Developer job openings in United Kingdom

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Java Software Engineer
Leidos3.7out of 5 stars.
Ham
£47,600 - £61,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ocado Group
 
£250,000per year
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Fusion People Ltd
 
£188,500per year
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Allegis Global Solutions
 
£188,500per year
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Investigo
 
£172,250per year
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Service Care Solutions
 
£165,750per year
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Talent International
 
£164,320per year
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Highest paying cities for Java Developers near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £66,536 per year
  2. Leeds
    £58,075 per year
  3. Manchester
    £52,424 per year
  4. Glasgow
    £52,223 per year
  5. Edinburgh
    £47,141 per year

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Java Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions to Java Developer get paid in United Kingdom?

Entry Level Java Developer

Job openings
Average £35,343 per year

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average £69,095 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average £35,934 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £80,287 per year