As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Commercial Software Engineer in the United Kingdom is £68,580, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £57,830 to £79,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £57,830
50TH(Median)   £68,580
75TH   £79,100
Senior Commercial Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Commercial Software Engineer Salary £57,830 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Commercial Software Engineer Salary £68,580 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Commercial Software Engineer Salary £79,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Commercial Software Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Commercial Software Engineer is about £68,580 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,715, and a weekly pay of around £1,319. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Commercial Software Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Commercial Software Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,274 - £65,852, while Intermediate make £60,237 - £66,655, Senior earn £62,002 - £68,259, Specialist earn £64,569 - £70,464, Expert can reach £68,580 - £74,547 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Commercial Software Engineer £63,767
Intermediate Level Senior Commercial Software Engineer £64,569
Senior Level Senior Commercial Software Engineer £66,173
Specialist Level Senior Commercial Software Engineer £68,580
Expert Level Senior Commercial Software Engineer £72,505
£63,767 0 yr
£64,569 < 2 yrs
£66,173 2-4 yrs
£68,580 5-8 yrs
£72,505 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Commercial Software Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £74,066 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £69,090, and Manchester pays around £65,737 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Software Engineer or Senior Commercial Software Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Software Engineer makes less than a Senior Commercial Software Engineer. A Senior Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £52,377. And a Senior Commercial Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £68,580.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Software Engineer
£41,682
£62,355
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
£39,828
£59,582
Software Engineer III
£40,050
£59,913
Software Engineer I
£25,891
£34,274
Software Engineer II
£35,231
£53,025

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