How Much Does a Software Engineer I Make in Edinburgh, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer I in Edinburgh, UK is £51,732, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,767 to £56,567, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £45,767

50TH(Median) £51,732

75TH £56,567

Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	£45,767	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	£51,732	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	£56,567	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£45,767

Average £51,732/year

£56,567

£3,814

Average £4,311/month

£4,714

£880

Average £995/week

£1,088

£22

Average £25/hour

£27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£56,567	£4,714	£1,088	£27
Average	£51,732	£4,311	£995	£25
25th Percentile	£45,767	£3,814	£880	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer I is about £51,732 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,311, and a weekly pay of around £995. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £49,061 - £52,237, while Intermediate make £49,773 - £52,814, Senior earn £51,109 - £53,897, Specialist earn £51,287 - £54,113, Expert can reach £51,554 - £54,258 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer I	£51,287
Intermediate Level Software Engineer I	£51,876
Senior Level Software Engineer I	£52,959
Specialist Level Software Engineer I	£53,175
Expert Level Software Engineer I	£53,319

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Software Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Software Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Linux skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Kubernetes can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Linux

Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.

Kubernetes

Applying Kubernetes to automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Software Engineer I field include Analysis (3%), Linux (3%), Kubernetes (2%), and C# (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£52,342	Analysis £52,342	3%
Linux	£52,342	Linux £52,342	3%
Kubernetes	£51,833	Kubernetes £51,833	2%
C#	£51,833	C# £51,833	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Linux

1.90%

Kubernetes

7.30%

3.24%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,882 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,195, and Manchester pays around £48,711 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Applications Engineer I or Software Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Applications Engineer I makes less than a Software Engineer I. A Software Applications Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £30,625. And a Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £50,817.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Software Applications Engineer I	Edinburgh, UK	£26,432 £34,989
Software Testing and Quality Engineer I	Edinburgh, UK	£25,227 £32,577
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I	Edinburgh, UK	£25,156 £32,486
Electronics Engineer I	Edinburgh, UK	£32,230 £41,998

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