How Much Does a Commercial Software Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

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.

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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

£42,431

Average £50,157/year

£58,629

£3,536

Average £4,180/month

£4,886

£816

Average £965/week

£1,127

£20

Average £24/hour

£28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£58,629	£4,886	£1,127	£28
Average	£50,157	£4,180	£965	£24
25th Percentile	£42,431	£3,536	£816	£20

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

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

Skills to Boost a Commercial Software Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Commercial Software Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Problem Solving can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Java skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Programming can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Problem Solving

Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

Java

Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.

Programming

Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Commercial Software Engineer I field include Problem Solving (3%), Java (3%), Programming (2%), Product Engineering (2%), and Application Development (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Problem Solving	£51,662	Problem Solving £51,662	3%
Java	£51,662	Java £51,662	3%
Programming	£51,160	Programming £51,160	2%
Product Engineering	£51,160	Product Engineering £51,160	2%
Application Development	£51,160	Application Development £51,160	2%

Problem Solving

2.13%

Java

7.28%

Programming

1.55%

Product Engineering

8.78%

Application Development

1.05%

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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