As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quantitative Developer in the United Kingdom is £52,742, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £46,822 to £59,352, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £46,822
50TH(Median)   £52,742
75TH   £59,352
Quantitative Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Quantitative Developer Salary £46,822 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Quantitative Developer Salary £52,742 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Quantitative Developer Salary £59,352 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Quantitative Developer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Quantitative Developer is about £52,742 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,395, and a weekly pay of around £1,014. Click the switch button below to see more details about Quantitative Developer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Quantitative Developer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £47,617 - £51,240, while Intermediate make £48,147 - £51,682, Senior earn £49,119 - £52,565, Specialist earn £50,533 - £53,926, Expert can reach £52,742 - £56,491 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Quantitative Developer £50,091
Intermediate Level Quantitative Developer £50,533
Senior Level Quantitative Developer £51,417
Specialist Level Quantitative Developer £52,742
Expert Level Quantitative Developer £55,208
£50,091 0 yr
£50,533 < 2 yrs
£51,417 2-4 yrs
£52,742 5-8 yrs
£55,208 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Quantitative Developer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,962 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £53,134, and Manchester pays around £50,556 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Java Developer or Quantitative Developer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Java Developer makes less than a Quantitative Developer. A Java Developer earns an average annual salary of £44,247. And a Quantitative Developer earns an average annual salary of £52,742.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Java Developer
£38,827
£49,681
Product Developer
£27,749
£36,736
SharePoint Developer
£28,053
£37,735
Oracle Developer
£38,647
£48,664
Database Developer
£39,372
£49,543

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quantitative Developer Salaries

1. How much do quants get paid in the UK?

Quantitative Analyst salaries in United Kingdom The estimated total pay for a Quantitative Analyst is £94,354 per year, with an average salary of £76,240 per year.

2. How much do quantitative developers make?

Quantitative Developer SalaryAnnual SalaryMonthly PayTop Earners$232,000$19,33375th Percentile$199,000$16,583Average$169,729$14,14425th Percentile$134,500$11,208

3. How much does a C++ quant developer earn in London?

Base pay range The minimum salary is £84K and the max salary is £105K. £84K – £105K/yr (Glassdoor est.)

4. How much do junior quantitative developers make in London?

Junior Quant Developer England > LondonLocation6 months to 13 Mar 2025Same period 202425th Percentile-£66,250Median annual salary (50th Percentile)-£72,500Median % change year-on-year-+16.00%75th Percentile-£78,75010 more rows

5. How much does JP Morgan quantitative research pay in London?

Average J.P. Morgan Quantitative Analyst yearly pay in London, England is approximately £82,050, which is 11% above the national average.3 Feb 2025

6. Do I need a PhD to work as a quant?

Only if you want to earn $2m as a graduate. If you're applying for quant jobs at banks, hedge funds and prop traders, you'll find that having a PhD can be a help for some firms and a hindrance for others.27 Feb 2025