Salary of Software Engineer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

£54,427 / Annual
Based on 95 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £39,900 Average salary: £54,427 Maximum: £80,000

Minimum
£39,900 Average salary
£54,427 Maximum
£80,000

£4,536 / Monthly
Based on 95 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £3,325 Average salary: £4,536 Maximum: £6,667

Minimum
£3,325 Average salary
£4,536 Maximum
£6,667

£151 / Daily
Based on 95 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £111 Average salary: £151 Maximum: £222

Minimum
£111 Average salary
£151 Maximum
£222

£28 / Hourly
Based on 95 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £21 Average salary: £28 Maximum: £42

Minimum
£21 Average salary
£28 Maximum
£42

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in United Kingdom

Software Engineer/Controls Software Engineer

Found at: Talent UK JB C2 - 1 day ago

Central Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom Hyerhub Full-time

Software Engineer/Controls Software Engineer | PLC & AutomationPaying £50,000 but please apply if you are looking for a...
Software Engineering

2 days ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom, England Fitch Group, Inc. Full-time £80,000 - £100,000

Software Engineering - Data & Analytics Applications Team Lead Join to apply for the Software Engineering - Data &...
Software Engineering

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Fitch Group Full-time

Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications – Ratings Technology Location: Manchester Fitch Ratings is seeking a...

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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is GBP54,427 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 95 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Software Engineer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Software Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP39,900

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP80,000

Data updated: June 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 95 job postings with salary.