How Much Does an Entry Software Engineer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Software Engineer in the United Kingdom is £50,900, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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Global Market Data

25TH £45,000

50TH(Median) £50,900

75TH £55,600

Entry Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Entry Software Engineer Salary	£45,000	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Software Engineer Salary	£50,900	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Software Engineer Salary	£55,600	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Entry Software Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£45,000

Average £50,900/year

£55,600

£3,750

Average £4,242/month

£4,633

£865

Average £979/week

£1,069

£22

Average £24/hour

£27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£55,600	£4,633	£1,069	£27
Average	£50,900	£4,242	£979	£24
25th Percentile	£45,000	£3,750	£865	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Entry Software Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Entry Software Engineer is about £50,900 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,242, and a weekly pay of around £979. Click the switch button below to see more details about Entry Software Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Entry Software Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Entry Software Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,258 - £51,391, while Intermediate make £48,963 - £51,952, Senior earn £50,284 - £53,004, Specialist earn £50,460 - £53,215, Expert can reach £50,724 - £53,355 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Software Engineer	£50,460
Intermediate Level Entry Software Engineer	£51,040
Senior Level Entry Software Engineer	£52,093
Specialist Level Entry Software Engineer	£52,303
Expert Level Entry Software Engineer	£52,443

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Entry Software Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Entry Software Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Linux skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Kubernetes can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

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Analysis

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

Linux

Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.

Kubernetes

Applying Kubernetes to automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Entry Software Engineer field include Analysis (3%), Linux (3%), Kubernetes (2%), and C# (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£52,427	Analysis £52,427	3%
Linux	£52,427	Linux £52,427	3%
Kubernetes	£51,918	Kubernetes £51,918	2%
C#	£51,918	C# £51,918	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Linux

1.90%

Kubernetes

7.30%

3.24%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Software Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,972 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,278, and Manchester pays around £48,790 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Software Engineer I makes less than an Entry Software Engineer. An Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £29,998. And an Entry Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £50,900.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer I	£25,891 £34,274
Entry Electronics Engineer	£31,576 £41,146
Software Engineer III	£40,050 £59,913
Software Engineer II	£35,231 £53,025

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