As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer Apprentice in the United Kingdom is £35,725, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,273 to £42,698, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £27,273
50TH(Median)   £35,725
75TH   £42,698
Software Engineer Apprentice Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer Apprentice Salary £27,273 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer Apprentice Salary £35,725 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer Apprentice Salary £42,698 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer Apprentice salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer Apprentice is about £35,725 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,977, and a weekly pay of around £687. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer Apprentice hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Engineer Apprentices Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Engineer Apprentice's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £29,544 - £34,464, while Intermediate make £29,922 - £34,842, Senior earn £33,202 - £37,494, Specialist earn £36,454 - £40,512, Expert can reach £36,766 - £40,824 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer Apprentice £32,950
Intermediate Level Software Engineer Apprentice £33,202
Senior Level Software Engineer Apprentice £36,246
Specialist Level Software Engineer Apprentice £39,159
Expert Level Software Engineer Apprentice £39,367
£32,950 0 yr
£33,202 < 2 yrs
£36,246 2-4 yrs
£39,159 5-8 yrs
£39,367 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 10%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineer Apprentice are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,583 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,991, and Manchester pays around £34,244 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer III or Software Engineer Apprentice?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer III makes more than a Software Engineer Apprentice. A Software Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £50,324. And a Software Engineer Apprentice earns an average annual salary of £35,725.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer III
£40,050
£59,913
Software Engineer I
£25,891
£34,274
Software Engineer II
£35,231
£53,025
Software Engineer IV
£45,671
£68,578
Software Engineer V
£61,602
£88,631

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