Junior Java Engineers working in the UK earn normally around 45,000 GBP per year and most of the Java salaries are between 24,000 GBP and 70,000 GBP per year.
If you earn less than 24,000 GBP then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Junior Java Developer job in the UK.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | 70,000 GBP |
| top 25% of market | 55,000 GBP |
| average salary | 46,500 GBP |
| median salary | 45,000 GBP |
| bottom 25% of market | 30,000 GBP |
| bottom 10% of market | 24,000 GBP |
The average salary for Junior Java Developers in the UK is 46,500 GBP per year, while the median salary is 45,000 GBP per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?
The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Junior Java Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 45,000 GBP and 50% earn less than this.
The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.
The top 25% best earning Junior Java Developers earn more than 55,000 GBP per year and the top 10% reach over 70,000 GBP, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Junior Java Engineers earn less than 30,000 GBP per year and 10% earn less than 24,000 GBP.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Junior Java Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in the UK, but you can select a different city below:
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