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Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The United Kingdom median is $126,374 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$126,374
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,576
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$126,374
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$60.75
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$126,374
Liverpool, England$126,374
Cardiff, Wales$126,374
Leicester, England$126,374
Bradford, England$126,374
London, England$98,930
Edinburgh, Scotland$69,613
Bristol, England$68,006
Manchester, England$65,730
Birmingham, England$63,455
Glasgow, Scotland$60,376
Leeds, England$60,376

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in United Kingdom?
The national median software engineer salary in United Kingdom is about £94,400 per year (£7,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £45,100 to £94,400.
Which United Kingdom city pays software engineers the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £94,400 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £45,100 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about £29,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £135,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is software engineer in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.