As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Java Developer in Manchester, UK is £51,685, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,585 to £59,622, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,585
50TH(Median)   £51,685
75TH   £59,622
Lead Java Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Lead Java Developer Salary £43,585 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Java Developer Salary £51,685 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Java Developer Salary £59,622 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

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 £51,685 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,307, and a weekly pay of around £994. 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 £44,673 - £49,630, while Intermediate make £45,399 - £50,234, Senior earn £46,728 - £51,443, Specialist earn £51,081 - £55,594, Expert can reach £53,107 - £57,845 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Java Developer £48,058
Intermediate Level Lead Java Developer £48,663
Senior Level Lead Java Developer £49,872
Specialist Level Lead Java Developer £54,054
Expert Level Lead Java Developer £56,186
£48,058 0 yr
£48,663 < 2 yrs
£49,872 2-4 yrs
£54,054 5-8 yrs
£56,186 > 8 yrs
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

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 £54,483. And a Lead Java Developer earns an average annual salary of £53,920.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Java Developer, Sr. Manchester, UK
£47,935
£61,049
Java Developer Manchester, UK
£37,218
£47,621
Java Applications Developer Manchester, UK
£35,857
£45,883
Java Applications Senior Developer Manchester, UK
£48,144
£61,315

Lead Java Developer Job Openings in Manchester, UK

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