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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£52,466 0 yr
£52,800 < 2 yrs
£57,051 2-4 yrs
£62,161 5-8 yrs
£62,526 > 8 yrs
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

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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