Calculate software engineer salary in United Kingdom by experience level. The average is £62,500 per year, ranging from £30,000 for entry-level to £120,000 for senior professionals.
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Estimated Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom
3 sourcesMedian: £81,250 per year
Junior
£37,500
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
£62,500
3-5 yrs
Senior
£100,000
6+ yrs
| City | Estimated Range | Cost of Living | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London, England | £67,500 – £101,250 | very high | Details → |
| Manchester, England | £52,000 – £78,000 | moderate | Details → |
| Birmingham, England | £50,000 – £75,000 | moderate | Details → |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | £54,000 – £81,000 | moderate | Details → |
| Glasgow, Scotland | £48,000 – £72,000 | moderate | Details → |
| Bristol, England | £53,000 – £79,500 | moderate | Details → |
| Cambridge, England | £59,000 – £88,500 | high | Details → |
| Oxford, England | £58,000 – £87,000 | high | Details → |
| Leeds, England | £49,000 – £73,500 | moderate | Details → |
| Reading, England | £56,000 – £84,000 | high | Details → |
| Brighton, England | £55,000 – £82,500 | high | Details → |
| Liverpool, England | £46,000 – £69,000 | low | Details → |
| Sheffield, England | £45,000 – £67,500 | low | Details → |
| Newcastle upon Tyne, England | £45,500 – £68,250 | low | Details → |
| Nottingham, England | £46,000 – £69,000 | low | Details → |
| Cardiff, Wales | £47,500 – £71,250 | moderate | Details → |
| Belfast, Northern Ireland | £45,000 – £67,500 | low | Details → |
| Aberdeen, Scotland | £50,000 – £75,000 | moderate | Details → |
| Southampton, England | £49,000 – £73,500 | moderate | Details → |
| Coventry, England | £46,500 – £69,750 | low | Details → |
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.