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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer I in Leicester, UK is £48,047, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,508 to £52,539, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £42,508

50TH(Median) £48,047

75TH £52,539

Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	£42,508	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	£48,047	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	£52,539	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

£42,508

Average £48,047/year

£52,539

£3,542

Average £4,004/month

£4,378

£817

Average £924/week

£1,010

£20

Average £23/hour

£25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£52,539	£4,378	£1,010	£25
Average	£48,047	£4,004	£924	£23
25th Percentile	£42,508	£3,542	£817	£20

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 £48,047 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,004, and a weekly pay of around £924. 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 £45,567 - £48,517, while Intermediate make £46,228 - £49,053, Senior earn £47,469 - £50,058, Specialist earn £47,634 - £50,260, Expert can reach £47,882 - £50,394 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer I	£47,634
Intermediate Level Software Engineer I	£48,182
Senior Level Software Engineer I	£49,187
Specialist Level Software Engineer I	£49,388
Expert Level Software Engineer I	£49,522

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

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 £28,444. And a Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £50,817.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Software Applications Engineer I	Leicester, UK	£24,549 £32,497
Software Testing and Quality Engineer I	Leicester, UK	£23,431 £30,257
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I	Leicester, UK	£23,365 £30,172
Electronics Engineer I	Leicester, UK	£29,935 £39,007

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