How Much Does a Lead Java Developer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Java Developer in the United Kingdom is £53,920, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,470 to £62,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £45,470

50TH(Median) £53,920

75TH £62,200

Lead Java Developer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Lead Java Developer Salary	£45,470	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Java Developer Salary	£53,920	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Java Developer Salary	£62,200	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£45,470

Average £53,920/year

£62,200

£3,789

Average £4,493/month

£5,183

£874

Average £1,037/week

£1,196

£22

Average £26/hour

£30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£62,200	£5,183	£1,196	£30
Average	£53,920	£4,493	£1,037	£26
25th Percentile	£45,470	£3,789	£874	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Lead Java Developer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Lead Java Developer is about £53,920 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,493, and a weekly pay of around £1,037. Click the switch button below to see more details about Lead Java Developer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Lead Java Developer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £46,605 - £51,776, while Intermediate make £47,362 - £52,407, Senior earn £48,749 - £53,668, Specialist earn £53,289 - £57,998, Expert can reach £55,403 - £60,346 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Java Developer	£50,136
Intermediate Level Lead Java Developer	£50,767
Senior Level Lead Java Developer	£52,028
Specialist Level Lead Java Developer	£56,392
Expert Level Lead Java Developer	£58,616

Entry Level	7%
Intermediate Level	6%
Senior Level	4%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Lead Java Developer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Lead Java Developer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Problem Solving can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Docker skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Project Planning can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Problem Solving

Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

Docker

Building, running, and managing containers to deliver software quickly on various platforms.

Project Planning

Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment. Project planning can be done manually or by the use of project management software.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Lead Java Developer field include Problem Solving (3%), Docker (3%), and Project Planning (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Problem Solving	£55,538	Problem Solving £55,538	3%
Docker	£55,538	Docker £55,538	3%
Project Planning	£54,998	Project Planning £54,998	2%

Problem Solving

2.13%

Docker

16.24%

Project Planning

12.09%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Lead Java Developer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,234 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,321, and Manchester pays around £51,685 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Java Developer, Sr. makes more than a Lead Java Developer. A Java Developer, Sr. earns an average annual salary of £56,838. And a Lead Java Developer earns an average annual salary of £53,920.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Java Developer, Sr.	£50,008 £63,689
Java Developer	£38,827 £49,681
Java Applications Developer	£37,408 £47,867
Java Applications Senior Developer	£50,226 £63,966

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