Software Engineer salaries in Glasgow range from £28,800 to £115,200 in 2026. The mid-level median is £60,000, which is 4% below the United Kingdom national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
£28,800 – £43,200
Median: £36,000 · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
£48,000 – £72,000
Median: £60,000 · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
£76,800 – £115,200
Median: £96,000 · per year
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Estimated Software Engineer Salary in Glasgow, United Kingdom
3 sourcesMedian: £78,000 per year (adjusted for Glasgow cost of living)
Junior
£36,000
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
£60,000
3-5 yrs
Senior
£96,000
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow, Scotland | £60,000 | moderate |
| 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 |
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.