Senior Java Developer Salaries

Senior Java Developer salaries in London, United Kingdom

Base pay
GBP 55K - GBP 84K/yr
GBP 68K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
GBP 7K/yrAverage
GBP 4K - GBP 11K/yrRange
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The “Most Likely Range” reflects values within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. Glassdoor salaries are powered by our proprietary machine learning model, which utilises salaries collected from our users and the latest government data to make pay predictions.
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$146K - $169K/yr
Sydney
$146K - $169K/yr
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Melbourne
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$130K - $150K/yr
Melbourne
$130K - $150K/yr
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
Melbourne
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$126K/yr
$125K • $1K
Sydney
$126K/yr
$125K • $1K
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Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Sydney
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Sydney
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Senior Java Developer
1-3 Years
$133K/yr
$126K • $7K
Sydney
$133K/yr
$126K • $7K
Senior Java Developer
15+ Years
$160K/yr
$160K • $0
Macquarie
$160K/yr
$160K • $0
Senior Java Developer
10-14 Years
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
Gold Coast
$108K/yr
$108K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Developer salaries

The average salary for a Senior Java Developer is GBP 75,461 per year or GBP 36 per hour in London, United Kingdom, which is 41% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to GBP 119,295 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in London, United Kingdom is between GBP 59,840 (25th percentile) and GBP 95,726 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 431 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Developer employees in London, United Kingdom as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in London, United Kingdom is GBP 95,726 per year, GBP 7,977 per month or GBP 46 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in London, United Kingdom is GBP 59,840 per year, GBP 4,987 per month or GBP 29 per hour.