Software Engineer salaries in Reading range from £33,600 to £134,400 in 2026. The mid-level median is £70,000, which is 12% above the United Kingdom national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
£33,600 – £50,400
Median: £42,000 · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
£56,000 – £84,000
Median: £70,000 · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
£89,600 – £134,400
Median: £112,000 · per year
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Estimated Software Engineer Salary in Reading, United Kingdom
3 sourcesMedian: £91,000 per year (adjusted for Reading cost of living)
Junior
£42,000
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
£70,000
3-5 yrs
Senior
£112,000
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, England | £70,000 | high |
| London, England | £84,375 | very high |
| Cambridge, England | £73,750 | high |
| Oxford, England | £72,500 | 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.