As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Java Applications Developer in the United Kingdom is £44,700, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,000 to £52,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,000
50TH(Median)   £44,700
75TH   £52,400
Java Applications Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Java Applications Developer Salary £38,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Java Applications Developer Salary £44,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Java Applications Developer Salary £52,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Java Applications Developer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Java Applications Developer is about £44,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,725, and a weekly pay of around £860. Click the switch button below to see more details about Java Applications Developer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Java Applications Developers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Java Applications Developer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,800 - £43,700, while Intermediate make £40,100 - £44,000, Senior earn £42,700 - £46,654, Specialist earn £45,504 - £49,987, Expert can reach £45,849 - £50,331 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Java Applications Developer £42,500
Intermediate Level Java Applications Developer £42,700
Senior Level Java Applications Developer £45,275
Specialist Level Java Applications Developer £48,493
Expert Level Java Applications Developer £48,722
£42,500 0 yr
£42,700 < 2 yrs
£45,275 2-4 yrs
£48,493 5-8 yrs
£48,722 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 8%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Java Applications Developer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Java Applications Developer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Team Development can lead to a 2% salary raise, while strong JavaScript skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Debugging can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Team Development
Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
JavaScript
Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
Debugging
Debugging is the process of finding and resolving defects or problems within a computer program that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system. Debugging tactics can involve interactive debugging, control flow analysis, unit testing, integration testing, log file analysis, monitoring at the application or system level, memory dumps, and profiling.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Java Applications Developer field include Team Development (2%), JavaScript (3%), and Debugging (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Team Development £45,594
Team Development
£45,594
2%
JavaScript £46,041
JavaScript
£46,041
3%
Debugging £45,594
Debugging
£45,594
2%
Team Development
2.43%
JavaScript
4.05%
Debugging
3.05%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Java Applications Developer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Java Applications Developer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £48,276 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,032, and Manchester pays around £42,847 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Java Developer or Java Applications Developer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Java Developer makes less than a Java Applications Developer. A Java Developer earns an average annual salary of £44,247. And a Java Applications Developer earns an average annual salary of £44,700.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Java Developer
£38,827
£49,681
Java Developer, Sr.
£50,008
£63,689
Java Applications Senior Developer
£50,226
£63,966
Lead Java Developer
£49,875
£63,519

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