How Much Does a Computer Science Engineer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Science Engineer in the United Kingdom is £56,139, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,954 to £68,365, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £44,954

50TH(Median) £56,139

75TH £68,365

Computer Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Computer Science Engineer Salary	£44,954	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Computer Science Engineer Salary	£56,139	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Computer Science Engineer Salary	£68,365	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Computer Science Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£44,954

Average £56,139/year

£68,365

£3,746

Average £4,678/month

£5,697

£865

Average £1,080/week

£1,315

£22

Average £27/hour

£33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£68,365	£5,697	£1,315	£33
Average	£56,139	£4,678	£1,080	£27
25th Percentile	£44,954	£3,746	£865	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Computer Science Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Computer Science Engineer is about £56,139 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,678, and a weekly pay of around £1,080. Click the switch button below to see more details about Computer Science Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Computer Science Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Computer Science Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £47,959 - £54,469, while Intermediate make £48,460 - £54,970, Senior earn £52,800 - £59,241, Specialist earn £57,416 - £64,533, Expert can reach £57,964 - £65,080 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer Science Engineer	£52,466
Intermediate Level Computer Science Engineer	£52,800
Senior Level Computer Science Engineer	£57,051
Specialist Level Computer Science Engineer	£62,161
Expert Level Computer Science Engineer	£62,526

Entry Level	7%
Intermediate Level	6%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	11%
Expert Level	11%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Computer Science Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Computer Science Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong Security Architecture skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Application Security 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.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Security Architecture

Security architecture forms the foundation of a good cyber security strategy. It is a type of security design composed of multiple components, including the tools, processes, and technologies used to protect your business from external threats.

Application Security

Application security is the process of developing, adding, and testing security features within applications to prevent security vulnerabilities against threats such as unauthorized access and modification.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Computer Science Engineer field include Analysis (5%), Security Architecture (2%), Application Security (2%), Data Security (2%), and Technical Support (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£58,946	Analysis £58,946	5%
Security Architecture	£57,262	Security Architecture £57,262	2%
Application Security	£57,262	Application Security £57,262	2%
Data Security	£57,262	Data Security £57,262	2%
Technical Support	£56,700	Technical Support £56,700	1%

Analysis

6.83%

Security Architecture

3.32%

Application Security

2.62%

Data Security

2.34%

Technical Support

5.46%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Computer Science Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Computer Science Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,630 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,556, and Manchester pays around £53,812 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Computer Programmer or Computer Science Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Computer Programmer makes less than a Computer Science Engineer. A Computer Programmer earns an average annual salary of £30,341. And a Computer Science Engineer earns an average annual salary of £56,139.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Computer Programmer	£24,840 £37,714
Computer Operator III	£23,844 £36,201
Computer Operator I	£16,441 £28,148
Computer Operator II	£23,562 £43,496
Computer Operations Supervisor	£37,378 £61,322

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