As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developers in the United Kingdom is £66,427, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £58,731 to £73,024, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £58,731
50TH(Median)   £66,427
75TH   £73,024
Software Developers Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Developers Salary £58,731 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Developers Salary £66,427 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Developers Salary £73,024 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Developers salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Developers is about £66,427 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,536, and a weekly pay of around £1,277. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Developers hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Developerss Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Developers's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,765 - £64,474, while Intermediate make £60,454 - £65,049, Senior earn £61,718 - £66,197, Specialist earn £65,853 - £69,676, Expert can reach £67,608 - £71,547 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Developers £62,981
Intermediate Level Software Developers £63,555
Senior Level Software Developers £64,704
Specialist Level Software Developers £68,396
Expert Level Software Developers £70,168
£62,981 0 yr
£63,555 < 2 yrs
£64,704 2-4 yrs
£68,396 5-8 yrs
£70,168 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
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 Software Developers?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Developers are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £71,741 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £66,920, and Manchester pays around £63,673 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Applications Analyst I or Software Developers?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Applications Analyst I makes less than a Software Developers. A Software Applications Analyst I earns an average annual salary of £33,547. And a Software Developers earns an average annual salary of £66,427.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Applications Analyst I
£25,547
£41,162
Software Applications Analyst II
£33,209
£49,728
Software Applications Analyst III
£37,917
£55,798
Software Applications Analyst IV
£52,028
£68,929
Software Trainer
£27,523
£56,010

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