The salary trajectory of a Senior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,441 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Java Developer at Version 1 is £169,655 per year or £82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £282,294 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £130,778 (25th percentile) and £222,725 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 50 salaries submitted by Version 1 Senior Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Java Developer with an estimated total pay of £36K - £45K/yr