Salary of Senior Software Engineer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer earn?

£70,318 / Annual
Based on 119 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £50,000 Average salary: £70,318 Maximum: £100,000

Minimum
£50,000 Average salary
£70,318 Maximum
£100,000

£5,860 / Monthly
Based on 119 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £4,167 Average salary: £5,860 Maximum: £8,333

Minimum
£4,167 Average salary
£5,860 Maximum
£8,333

£195 / Daily
Based on 119 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £139 Average salary: £195 Maximum: £278

Minimum
£139 Average salary
£195 Maximum
£278

£37 / Hourly
Based on 119 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £26 Average salary: £37 Maximum: £52

Minimum
£26 Average salary
£37 Maximum
£52

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Senior Software Engineer in United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom RWS Group Full-time

Job Purpose We have a new opportunity for a Senior Flutter Engineer at Obviously Group Limited, a subsidiary of RWS...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 months ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom Aurora Energy Research Full-time

Department: Tech - Software Engineering Location: Oxford, UK Please note that we are open to considering candidates who...
Senior Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 7 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom School Data Works Full-time

Role School Data Works is looking for a Senior / Founding Engineer to take technical ownership of a new pupil evidence...

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FAQ - Senior Software Engineer

The average salary for Senior Software Engineer is GBP70,318 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 119 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Senior Software Engineer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Senior Software Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP50,000

The highest salary for Senior Software Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP100,000

Data updated: September 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: 119 job postings with salary.