How Much Does a Principal Software Engineer Make in Leicester, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Leicester, UK is £66,059, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £59,106 to £72,689, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £59,106

50TH(Median) £66,059

75TH £72,689

Principal Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary	£59,106	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary	£66,059	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary	£72,689	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Principal Software Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£59,106

Average £66,059/year

£72,689

£4,925

Average £5,505/month

£6,057

£1,137

Average £1,270/week

£1,398

£28

Average £32/hour

£35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£72,689	£6,057	£1,398	£35
Average	£66,059	£5,505	£1,270	£32
25th Percentile	£59,106	£4,925	£1,137	£28

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Principal Software Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Principal Software Engineer is about £66,059 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,505, and a weekly pay of around £1,270. Click the switch button below to see more details about Principal Software Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Principal Software Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £60,040 - £64,295, while Intermediate make £60,662 - £64,814, Senior earn £61,804 - £65,852, Specialist earn £65,540 - £69,325, Expert can reach £67,247 - £71,205 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Principal Software Engineer	£62,946
Intermediate Level Principal Software Engineer	£63,464
Senior Level Principal Software Engineer	£64,502
Specialist Level Principal Software Engineer	£68,038
Expert Level Principal Software Engineer	£69,819

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	6%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Principal Software Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £75,456 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £70,386, and Manchester pays around £66,971 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Principal Electrical Engineer or Principal Software Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Principal Electrical Engineer makes less than a Principal Software Engineer. A Principal Electrical Engineer earns an average annual salary of £46,088. And a Principal Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £69,867.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Principal Electrical Engineer	Leicester, UK	£34,663 £56,066
Principal Mechanical Engineer	Leicester, UK	£36,951 £56,745
Principal Systems Engineer	Leicester, UK	£54,341 £97,156
Software Engineer III	Leicester, UK	£37,868 £56,648

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