As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Software Engineering in the United Kingdom is $151,471, with an hourly rate of $73, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $141,447 to $168,775, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $141,447
50TH(Median)   $151,471
75TH   $168,775
Director of Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $141,447 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $151,471 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $168,775 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Director of Software Engineering Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Director of Software Engineering salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Director of Software Engineering is about $151,471 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $73, a monthly salary of about $12,623, and a weekly pay of around $2,913. Click the switch button below to see more details about Director of Software Engineering hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Director of Software Engineerings Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Director of Software Engineering's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $140,998 - $147,432, while Intermediate make $141,895 - $148,180, Senior earn $143,242 - $149,227, Specialist earn $144,888 - $150,723, Expert can reach $146,534 - $152,763 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Director of Software Engineering $145,337
Intermediate Level Director of Software Engineering $146,235
Senior Level Director of Software Engineering $147,432
Specialist Level Director of Software Engineering $148,928
Expert Level Director of Software Engineering $150,424
$145,337 0 yr
$146,235 < 2 yrs
$147,432 2-4 yrs
$148,928 5-8 yrs
$150,424 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Director of Software Engineering?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Director of Software Engineering are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $163,589 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $152,597, and Manchester pays around $145,193 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineering Director or Director of Software Engineering?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineering Director makes less than a Director of Software Engineering. A Software Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of $144,455. And a Director of Software Engineering earns an average annual salary of $151,471.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineering Director
$119,743
$172,760
Software Applications Engineering Director
$119,702
$172,700
Network Engineering Director
$78,851
$97,674
Software Development Director
$109,550
$158,054

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