Salary Guide 2026Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom
How much do software engineers earn in United Kingdom? See average, junior, and senior salary ranges.
Junior
£30,000
per year
Average
£52,500
per year
Senior
£75,000
per year
Software Engineer Jobs in United Kingdom
Strong demand across London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, fintech, SaaS, and public sector digital teams
Monthly Salary Breakdown
Junior (monthly)
£2,500
Average (monthly)
£4,375
Senior (monthly)
£6,250
Salary statistics methodology
Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for United Kingdom 2026/27 data on April 27, 2026.
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Calculation notes
- Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
- Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
- Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.
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