As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineering in the United Kingdom is £49,505, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,209 to £54,291, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,209
50TH(Median)   £49,505
75TH   £54,291
Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineering Salary £43,209 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineering Salary £49,505 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineering Salary £54,291 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineering salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineering is about £49,505 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,125, and a weekly pay of around £952. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineering hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Engineerings Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Engineering's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £46,686 - £50,005, while Intermediate make £47,438 - £50,577, Senior earn £48,847 - £51,648, Specialist earn £49,035 - £51,862, Expert can reach £49,317 - £52,005 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineering £49,035
Intermediate Level Software Engineering £49,648
Senior Level Software Engineering £50,720
Specialist Level Software Engineering £50,934
Expert Level Software Engineering £51,077
£49,035 0 yr
£49,648 < 2 yrs
£50,720 2-4 yrs
£50,934 5-8 yrs
£51,077 > 8 yrs
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 Engineering?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineering are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £53,466 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,873, and Manchester pays around £47,453 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineering Director makes more than a Software Engineering. A Software Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £105,191. And a Software Engineering earns an average annual salary of £49,505.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineering Director
£87,196
£125,802
Software Engineering Manager
£62,521
£89,715
Director of Software Engineering
£87,576
£126,350
Software Applications Engineering Director
£87,166
£125,758
Software Engineering Support Manager
£60,338
£86,798

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