Average Rate for Java Developer

**7of9** · 22 March 2011, 20:07

I was told by my agency its 325-375 in cambridge in 2010, which I believe its a lie as my contractor friend said its too low for java developer even in cambridge.

But according to this website http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/contrac...bridge/j2ee.do

Average is 300 over the last three months. But 425 same period last year.

**fullyautomatix** · 22 March 2011, 20:20

If you really good and know everything about Java in an out you might get more than 350, if you are really crap,well, not sure what you might ge.

**7of9** · 22 March 2011, 20:24

Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post

If you really good and know everything about Java in an out you might get more than 350, if you are really crap,well, not sure what you might ge.

you talk about cambridge? I notice that there are not many contractor jobs in Cambridge. But in London, there are tons....

**Wanderer** · 22 March 2011, 21:55

Originally posted by 7of9 View Post

What is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?

You have checked IT Jobs Watch which is a good start but really, how long is a piece of string? How much experience do you have? What is the project you will work on?

Clients will pay more for someone with exactly the right skills that they know will fit in with their company to work on a complex project, less if they think they can spec up the job and outsource it with much cheapness to India. The rate is officially "whatever you can get", but the 325-375 is probably in the right ball park.

Ask the client how much they are paying the agency when you do the interview to make sure you both don't get ripped off by the agency taking a massive margin.

**Scrag Meister** · 23 March 2011, 08:05

Java in London, £500pd shouldn't be a problem if you know your stuff Maybe a bit more if you can land an IB role.

**saptastic** · 23 March 2011, 12:40

Originally posted by 7of9 View Post

Hi All,

What is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?

Many thanks,
7

Itjobswatch is a good start but only a very broad guide

Do multiple searches on the main jobsites to get a viewpoint & see similar jobs e.g. Java Contract Jobs
because it depends primarily on the job role and your experience - plus of course the agent / your negotiating skills, length of contract etc

**d000hg** · 23 March 2011, 14:50

Originally posted by 7of9 View Post

Hi All,

What is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?

Many thanks,
7

What do you mean by "Java"? Java core language for server apps, J2EE, or Hibernate, Spring and all the other established frameworks?

**ChimpMaster** · 23 March 2011, 15:13

Java by itself is one of those easily Bobshored skills, so I would be wary if it is your main skillset.

**7of9** · 23 March 2011, 15:31

Originally posted by ChimpMaster View Post

Java by itself is one of those easily Bobshored skills, so I would be wary if it is your main skillset.

So do a lot of other languages. And I have not met anyone who only knows one language.

Average Rate for Java Developer