Salary by profession · UK · 2026
Software developer salary in the UK
What is the average software developer salary in the UK?
The average UK software developer earns about £52,500 (ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025), typically £38,000–£75,000. That's around £3,417 a month take-home, and places the typical software developer in roughly the 75th percentile of all UK earners — £13,461 above the national median.
Verified 12 August 2026
Software developer pay and take-home
| Gross salary | Take-home (year) | Take-home (month) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / lower | £38,000 | £30,880 | £2,573 |
| Typical (median) | £52,500 | £41,007 | £3,417 |
| Experienced / senior | £75,000 | £54,057 | £4,505 |
How software developers compare
The UK median full-time salary is £39,039. At £52,500, the typical software developer is earning £13,461 more than the national median — around the 75th percentile of all earners. Senior engineers at major tech and finance firms in London can earn well above this range in total compensation.
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