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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Software Engineer in the United Kingdom is $78,963, with an hourly rate of $38, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $70,723 to $87,065, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $70,723

50TH(Median) $78,963

75TH $87,065

Intermediate Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Software Engineer Salary	$70,723	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Software Engineer Salary	$78,963	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Software Engineer Salary	$87,065	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$70,723

Average $78,963/year

$87,065

$5,894

Average $6,580/month

$7,255

$1,360

Average $1,519/week

$1,674

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,065	$7,255	$1,674	$42
Average	$78,963	$6,580	$1,519	$38
25th Percentile	$70,723	$5,894	$1,360	$34

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Software Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Software Engineer is about $78,963 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $38, a monthly salary of about $6,580, and a weekly pay of around $1,519. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Software Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Intermediate Software Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $72,937 - $77,733, while Intermediate make $73,306 - $78,102, Senior earn $76,503 - $81,019, Specialist earn $79,809 - $84,526, Expert can reach $80,172 - $84,888 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Software Engineer	$76,257
Intermediate Level Intermediate Software Engineer	$76,503
Senior Level Intermediate Software Engineer	$79,568
Specialist Level Intermediate Software Engineer	$82,954
Expert Level Intermediate Software Engineer	$83,195

Entry Level	3%
Intermediate Level	3%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	5%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Intermediate Software Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Intermediate Software Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong API skills boost pay by a 4%. Even SQL can result in a 3% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

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

API

An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.

SQL

Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Intermediate Software Engineer field include Analysis (3%), API (4%), SQL (3%), Kubernetes (2%), and Code Review (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£59,225	Analysis £59,225	3%
API	£59,800	API £59,800	4%
SQL	£59,225	SQL £59,225	3%
Kubernetes	£58,650	Kubernetes £58,650	2%
Code Review	£58,650	Code Review £58,650	2%

Analysis

6.83%

API

6.77%

SQL

0.68%

Kubernetes

7.30%

Code Review

0.92%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Software Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $85,280 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $79,550, and Manchester pays around $75,690 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer II or Intermediate Software Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Software Engineer II makes less than an Intermediate Software Engineer. An Software Engineer II earns an average annual salary of $61,438. And an Intermediate Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of $78,963.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer II	$48,382 $72,818
Intermediate Electronics Engineer	$37,086 $62,912
Software Engineer III	$55,000 $82,276
Software Engineer I	$35,555 $47,067

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