How Much Does a Software Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer I in the United Kingdom is $69,785, with an hourly rate of $34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $61,739 to $76,308, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $61,739

50TH(Median) $69,785

75TH $76,308

Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$61,739	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$69,785	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$76,308	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

$61,739

Average $69,785/year

$76,308

$5,145

Average $5,815/month

$6,359

$1,187

Average $1,342/week

$1,467

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,308	$6,359	$1,467	$37
Average	$69,785	$5,815	$1,342	$34
25th Percentile	$61,739	$5,145	$1,187	$30

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 $69,785 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $34, a monthly salary of about $5,815, and a weekly pay of around $1,342. 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 $66,183 - $70,467, while Intermediate make $67,143 - $71,246, Senior earn $68,945 - $72,706, Specialist earn $69,185 - $72,998, Expert can reach $69,545 - $73,193 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer I	$69,185
Intermediate Level Software Engineer I	$69,980
Senior Level Software Engineer I	$71,440
Specialist Level Software Engineer I	$71,733
Expert Level Software Engineer I	$71,927

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 $75,368 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $70,304, and Manchester pays around $66,893 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 $41,312. And a Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $69,785.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Applications Engineer I	$35,656 $47,200
Software Testing and Quality Engineer I	$34,031 $43,946
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I	$33,936 $43,823
Electronics Engineer I	$43,478 $56,655

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