UK Salary Guide
Frontend salary · Java
The median frontend salary with Java is £67,500, based on 30 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Java jobs.
Last updated 15 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · Java.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 2 | — | £35,000 |
| Mid | 15 | £51,250 | £61,250 |
| Senior | 6 | — | £80,750 |
| Expert | 7 | £75,000 | £69,986 |
Salary range distribution
How many · j frontend roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 5 |
| £50k - £70k | 14 |
| £70k - £90k | 6 |
| £90k - £120k | 3 |
| £120k - £150k | 1 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Frontend salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Java, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 18 | £75,000 | £69,972 |
| Hybrid | 7 | £55,000 | £70,750 |
| Remote | 5 | £47,500 | £68,750 |
Recent Frontend jobs · Java
Frequently asked questions
What is the average frontend developer salary in the UK?
The median UK frontend developer salary falls in the £55k - £75k range. Senior frontend and UI architects frequently break £100k in London.
Do React, Vue or Angular pay differently?
React roles are the most common and cluster around the median. Vue and Angular roles are slightly scarcer and often pay a small premium, though the difference is driven more by seniority than the framework itself.
How does frontend compare to backend pay?
Frontend and backend salaries are within a few percent of each other at the same seniority level. The largest gap is at senior level, where backend leads and staff engineers can pull ahead.