Software Engineer salaries in London range from £40,500 to £162,000 in 2026. The mid-level median is £84,375, which is 35% above the United Kingdom national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
£40,500 – £60,750
Median: £50,625 · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
£67,500 – £101,250
Median: £84,375 · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
£108,000 – £162,000
Median: £135,000 · per year
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Estimated Software Engineer Salary in London, United Kingdom
3 sourcesMedian: £109,688 per year (adjusted for London cost of living)
Junior
£50,625
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
£84,375
3-5 yrs
Senior
£135,000
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| London, England | £84,375 | very high |
| Cambridge, England | £73,750 | high |
| Oxford, England | £72,500 | high |
| Reading, England | £70,000 | high |
| Brighton, England | £68,750 | high |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | £67,500 | moderate |
| Bristol, England | £66,250 | moderate |
City figures scale United Kingdom’s national software engineer range by local cost of living and are indicative. Actual pay varies by employer, seniority, and total compensation.