Java Software Engineer Salaries

Java Software Engineer salaries in London, United Kingdom

Base pay
£42K - £74K/yr
£56K/yrAverage base pay
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Last updated Jun 17, 202624 Salaries submitted
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11 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$102K/yr
$95K • $7K
Waterloo, ON
$102K/yr
$95K • $7K
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$71K/yr
$66K • $5K
Montreal, QC
$71K/yr
$66K • $5K
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$81K/yr
$81K • $0
Montreal, QC
$81K/yr
$81K • $0
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$145K/yr
$145K • $0
Montreal, QC
$145K/yr
$145K • $0
Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
$88K - $101K/yr
Port Coquitlam, BC
$88K - $101K/yr
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Java Software Engineer
15+ Years
$111K - $130K/yr
Ottawa, ON
$111K - $130K/yr
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Montreal, QC
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
$111K - $130K/yr
Montreal, QC
$111K - $130K/yr
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$63K - $73K/yr
Ottawa, ON
$63K - $73K/yr
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$82K - $95K/yr
Montreal, QC
$82K - $95K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Java Software Engineer is £56,033 per year or £27 per hour in London, United Kingdom, which is 33% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £95,816 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in London, United Kingdom is between £42,244 (25th percentile) and £74,323 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 24 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Engineer employees in London, United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Engineer in London, United Kingdom is £74,323 per year, £6,194 per month or £36 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Engineer in London, United Kingdom is £42,244 per year, £3,520 per month or £20 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £67,851 per year (estimate) and goes up to £155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.