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Java Developer day rates
The median advertised day rate for Java Developer contracts is £546, from 22 live UK listings in September 2026. The middle half advertise between £448 and £596 a day.
£546
Median day rate
£448 – £596
Middle 50% of day rates
22
Live day-rate listings
Fewer than 50 live listings back these figures, so treat them with some caution.
How this month compares
Down £29 on August 2026, when the median was £575.
Where the work is
| Area | Median day rate | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £558 | 10 |
Areas come from each listing's advertised location. Only areas with at least 10 live day-rate listings are shown.
Live Java Developer contracts
27 live contracts with Java Developer in the job title are on the board now, with sector, IR35 and day-rate filters.
Where these figures come from
Every figure on this page is computed from the contracts live on the ContractorUK jobs board with Java Developer in the job title, advertised at a day or weekly rate. The median and quartiles use the advertised rate of each listing, midpoint where a range is given; weekly rates are divided to a day equivalent, and hourly or salaried listings are excluded rather than converted. Advertised rates are asking prices rather than settled contracts, so treat them as a guide.
Updated 22 September 2026. Refreshed throughout the day.
Day rates for related roles
| Role | Median day rate |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | £103 |
| Supply Teacher | £190 |
| Site Manager | £300 |
| Site Engineer | £350 |
| Project Manager | £446 |
| Cover Supervisor | £110 |
| Electrician | £260 |
| Quantity Surveyor | £465 |
More on contractor pay
Day rates by sector · Rates reported by contractors themselves