As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineering Director in Aberdeen, UK is £117,148, with an hourly rate of £56, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £109,448 to £130,596, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £109,448
50TH(Median)   £117,148
75TH   £130,596
Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary £109,448 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary £117,148 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary £130,596 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineering Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineering Director is about £117,148 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £56, a monthly salary of about £9,762, and a weekly pay of around £2,253. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineering Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineering Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £109,103 - £114,045, while Intermediate make £109,792 - £114,619, Senior earn £110,827 - £115,424, Specialist earn £112,091 - £116,573, Expert can reach £113,355 - £118,151 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineering Director £112,436
Intermediate Level Software Engineering Director £113,125
Senior Level Software Engineering Director £114,045
Specialist Level Software Engineering Director £115,194
Expert Level Software Engineering Director £116,343
£112,436 0 yr
£113,125 < 2 yrs
£114,045 2-4 yrs
£115,194 5-8 yrs
£116,343 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineering Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £119,021 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £111,024, and Manchester pays around £105,637 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Software Engineering or Software Engineering Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Director of Software Engineering makes more than a Software Engineering Director. A Director of Software Engineering earns an average annual salary of £112,305. And a Software Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £110,205.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Director of Software Engineering Aberdeen, UK
£93,093
£134,310
Software Applications Engineering Director Aberdeen, UK
£92,657
£133,681
Network Engineering Director Aberdeen, UK
£61,036
£75,606
Software Development Director Aberdeen, UK
£84,799
£122,344

Software Engineering Director Job Openings in Aberdeen, UK

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, North East England

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Software QA Tester
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VP of Engineering
YouLend
London, Greater London

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Engineering Manager
Aeropeople Ltd
Southend, Northern Scotland

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Systems Integrator / Systems Engineer
Safran Engineering Services
Gloucester, South West England

In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit a Systems Integrator / Systems Eng...

Engineering Graduate Trainee
Porterbrook
Derby, East Midlands

Application Deadline. 13 December 2024. Department. Fleet Services. Location. Derby / London. Description. About us. A partner that adds value today a...

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