As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer Trainee in the United Kingdom is £28,669, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,944 to £30,919, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,944
50TH(Median)   £28,669
75TH   £30,919
Software Developer Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Developer Trainee Salary £26,944 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Developer Trainee Salary £28,669 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Developer Trainee Salary £30,919 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Developer Trainee salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Developer Trainee is about £28,669 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,389, and a weekly pay of around £551. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Developer Trainee hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Developer Trainees Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Developer Trainee's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,407 - £28,412, while Intermediate make £27,536 - £28,541, Senior earn £27,768 - £28,737, Specialist earn £28,103 - £29,173, Expert can reach £28,618 - £29,844 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Developer Trainee £28,103
Intermediate Level Software Developer Trainee £28,232
Senior Level Software Developer Trainee £28,412
Specialist Level Software Developer Trainee £28,737
Expert Level Software Developer Trainee £29,408
£28,103 0 yr
£28,232 < 2 yrs
£28,412 2-4 yrs
£28,737 5-8 yrs
£29,408 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Developer Trainee are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,963 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,882, and Manchester pays around £27,481 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Manager Trainee or Software Developer Trainee?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Manager Trainee makes more than a Software Developer Trainee. A Manager Trainee earns an average annual salary of £33,107. And a Software Developer Trainee earns an average annual salary of £28,669.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Manager Trainee
£26,959
£39,136
Financial Advisor Trainee
£27,133
£44,185
Retail Store Manager Trainee
£25,341
£36,786
Web Software Developer II
£31,395
£42,230
Web Software Developer III
£37,190
£55,726

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