How Much Does a Freelance Developer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Developer in the United Kingdom is £37,587, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,187 to £41,473, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £36,187

50TH(Median) £37,587

75TH £41,473

Freelance Developer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Freelance Developer Salary	£36,187	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Developer Salary	£37,587	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Developer Salary	£41,473	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Freelance Developer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£36,187

Average £37,587/year

£41,473

£3,016

Average £3,132/month

£3,456

£696

Average £723/week

£798

£17

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,473	£3,456	£798	£20
Average	£37,587	£3,132	£723	£18
25th Percentile	£36,187	£3,016	£696	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Freelance Developer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Freelance Developer is about £37,587 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,132, and a weekly pay of around £723. Click the switch button below to see more details about Freelance Developer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Freelance Developers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Freelance Developer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,563 - £37,378, while Intermediate make £36,626 - £37,441, Senior earn £37,169 - £38,573, Specialist earn £37,993 - £40,255, Expert can reach £38,167 - £40,429 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Freelance Developer	£37,128
Intermediate Level Freelance Developer	£37,169
Senior Level Freelance Developer	£37,877
Specialist Level Freelance Developer	£39,501
Expert Level Freelance Developer	£39,617

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	5%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Developer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Developer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,594 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,867, and Manchester pays around £36,029 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Freelance Photographer or Freelance Developer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Freelance Photographer makes more than a Freelance Developer. A Freelance Photographer earns an average annual salary of £38,860. And a Freelance Developer earns an average annual salary of £37,587.

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