As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Java Developer, Sr. in the United Kingdom is $74,044, with an hourly rate of $36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $62,433 to $85,405, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $62,433
50TH(Median)   $74,044
75TH   $85,405
Java Developer, Sr. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Java Developer, Sr. Salary $62,433 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Java Developer, Sr. Salary $74,044 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Java Developer, Sr. Salary $85,405 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Java Developer, Sr. Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Java Developer, Sr. salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Java Developer, Sr. is about $74,044 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $36, a monthly salary of about $6,170, and a weekly pay of around $1,424. Click the switch button below to see more details about Java Developer, Sr. hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Java Developer, Sr.s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Java Developer, Sr.'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $63,993 - $71,098, while Intermediate make $65,032 - $71,964, Senior earn $66,939 - $73,697, Specialist earn $73,177 - $79,640, Expert can reach $76,079 - $82,861 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Java Developer, Sr. $68,845
Intermediate Level Java Developer, Sr. $69,711
Senior Level Java Developer, Sr. $71,444
Specialist Level Java Developer, Sr. $77,435
Expert Level Java Developer, Sr. $80,487
$68,845 0 yr
$69,711 < 2 yrs
$71,444 2-4 yrs
$77,435 5-8 yrs
$80,487 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 9%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Java Developer, Sr.?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Java Developer, Sr. are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $79,967 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $74,594, and Manchester pays around $70,975 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Java Developer or Java Developer, Sr.?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Java Developer makes less than a Java Developer, Sr.. A Java Developer earns an average annual salary of $60,763. And a Java Developer, Sr. earns an average annual salary of $74,044.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Java Developer
$53,320
$68,225
Java Applications Developer
$51,371
$65,735
Lead Java Developer
$68,491
$87,228
Java Applications Senior Developer
$68,974
$87,843

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