As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development in the United Kingdom is £133,000, with an hourly rate of £64, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £123,300 to £145,800, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £123,300
50TH(Median)   £133,000
75TH   £145,800
Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development Salary £123,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development Salary £133,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development Salary £145,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

Unlock Intelligence on Your Competitors' Salaries Across 35 Countries

Real-time global intelligence that empowers you to make competitive pay decisions and align offers with global trends.

SalaryIQTM

How Much Does an Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development is about £133,000 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £64, a monthly salary of about £11,083, and a weekly pay of around £2,558. Click the switch button below to see more details about Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Developments Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £122,866 - £129,091, while Intermediate make £123,734 - £129,815, Senior earn £124,603 - £130,539, Specialist earn £125,906 - £131,552, Expert can reach £127,499 - £133,000 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development £127,064
Intermediate Level Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development £127,933
Senior Level Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development £128,657
Specialist Level Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development £129,815
Expert Level Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development £131,263
£127,064 0 yr
£127,933 < 2 yrs
£128,657 2-4 yrs
£129,815 5-8 yrs
£131,263 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
View as Table
View as Graph
Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £143,640 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £133,988, and Manchester pays around £127,487 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Development Director or Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Software Development Director makes less than an Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development. An Software Development Director earns an average annual salary of £96,240. And an Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development earns an average annual salary of £133,000.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Development Director
£79,773
£115,093
Top Business Development Executive
£124,248
£190,402
Software Development Manager
£62,465
£89,636
Business Development Executive
£124,790
£191,232
Top Research & Development Executive
£97,130
£152,849

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst