As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Software Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £50,157, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,431 to £58,629, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £42,431
50TH(Median)   £50,157
75TH   £58,629
Commercial Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Commercial Software Engineer I Salary £42,431 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Commercial Software Engineer I Salary £50,157 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Commercial Software Engineer I Salary £58,629 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Commercial Software Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Commercial Software Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Commercial Software Engineer I is about £50,157 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,180, and a weekly pay of around £965. Click the switch button below to see more details about Commercial Software Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Commercial Software Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Commercial Software Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £46,698 - £51,042, while Intermediate make £47,274 - £51,674, Senior earn £49,350 - £53,950, Specialist earn £49,580 - £54,330, Expert can reach £49,926 - £54,583 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Commercial Software Engineer I £49,580
Intermediate Level Commercial Software Engineer I £50,157
Senior Level Commercial Software Engineer I £52,307
Specialist Level Commercial Software Engineer I £52,686
Expert Level Commercial Software Engineer I £52,939
£49,580 0 yr
£50,157 < 2 yrs
£52,307 2-4 yrs
£52,686 5-8 yrs
£52,939 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Commercial Software Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Commercial Software Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,170 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £50,530, and Manchester pays around £48,078 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer I or Commercial Software Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer I makes less than a Commercial Software Engineer I. A Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £29,998. And a Commercial Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £50,157.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer I
£25,891
£34,274
Software Applications Engineer I
£25,964
£34,370
Software Testing and Quality Engineer I
£24,781
£32,001
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I
£24,712
£31,911
Electronics Engineer I
£31,660
£41,256

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