As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer - Consultant in the United Kingdom is £87,190, with an hourly rate of £42, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £78,990 to £93,690, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £78,990
50TH(Median)   £87,190
75TH   £93,690
Software Engineer - Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer - Consultant Salary £78,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer - Consultant Salary £87,190 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer - Consultant Salary £93,690 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer - Consultant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer - Consultant is about £87,190 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £42, a monthly salary of about £7,266, and a weekly pay of around £1,677. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer - Consultant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer - Consultant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £80,459 - £85,354, while Intermediate make £81,193 - £85,966, Senior earn £81,560 - £86,333, Specialist earn £82,906 - £87,384, Expert can reach £86,945 - £90,586 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer - Consultant £83,886
Intermediate Level Software Engineer - Consultant £84,497
Senior Level Software Engineer - Consultant £84,742
Specialist Level Software Engineer - Consultant £85,966
Expert Level Software Engineer - Consultant £89,324
£83,886 0 yr
£84,497 < 2 yrs
£84,742 2-4 yrs
£85,966 5-8 yrs
£89,324 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineer - Consultant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £94,165 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £87,838, and Manchester pays around £83,576 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer - Consultant or Software Engineer - Consultant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer - Consultant makes less than a Software Engineer - Consultant. A Software Engineer - Consultant earns an average annual salary of £73,785. And a Software Engineer - Consultant earns an average annual salary of £87,190.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer - Consultant
£61,624
£88,663
Software Consultant
£31,814
£47,644
Software Engineer V
£61,602
£88,631
Engineer - Expert/Consultant
£64,433
£99,444
Software Engineer III
£40,050
£59,913

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