As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineering Consultant in the United Kingdom is £56,127, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,615 to £61,746, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £49,615
50TH(Median)   £56,127
75TH   £61,746
Software Engineering Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineering Consultant Salary £49,615 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineering Consultant Salary £56,127 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineering Consultant Salary £61,746 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineering Consultant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineering Consultant is about £56,127 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,677, and a weekly pay of around £1,079. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineering Consultant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineering Consultant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,365 - £55,155, while Intermediate make £51,656 - £55,446, Senior earn £54,183 - £57,552, Specialist earn £56,714 - £59,985, Expert can reach £56,965 - £60,236 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineering Consultant £53,989
Intermediate Level Software Engineering Consultant £54,183
Senior Level Software Engineering Consultant £56,546
Specialist Level Software Engineering Consultant £58,894
Expert Level Software Engineering Consultant £59,062
£53,989 0 yr
£54,183 < 2 yrs
£56,546 2-4 yrs
£58,894 5-8 yrs
£59,062 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineering Consultant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,617 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,544, and Manchester pays around £53,800 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Consultant or Software Engineering Consultant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Consultant makes less than a Software Engineering Consultant. A Software Consultant earns an average annual salary of £40,047. And a Software Engineering Consultant earns an average annual salary of £56,127.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Consultant
£31,814
£47,644
Engineering Consultant
£65,607
£101,251
Software Engineer - Consultant
£61,624
£88,663
Systems Consultant/Engineering Director
£80,356
£106,747
Software Engineering Director
£87,196
£125,802

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