Salary of Software Engineer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

£53,358 / Annual
Based on 83 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £37,237 Average salary: £53,358 Maximum: £80,000

Minimum
£37,237 Average salary
£53,358 Maximum
£80,000

£4,447 / Monthly
Based on 83 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £3,103 Average salary: £4,447 Maximum: £6,667

Minimum
£3,103 Average salary
£4,447 Maximum
£6,667

£148 / Daily
Based on 83 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £103 Average salary: £148 Maximum: £222

Minimum
£103 Average salary
£148 Maximum
£222

£28 / Hourly
Based on 83 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £19 Average salary: £28 Maximum: £42

Minimum
£19 Average salary
£28 Maximum
£42

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in United Kingdom

Software Engineer/Controls Software Engineer

Found at: TheirStack GB - 4 weeks ago

Central Bedfordshire, England, ENG, United Kingdom Hyerhub Remote Full-time £50,000

Software Engineer/Controls Software Engineer | PLC & Automation **Paying £50,000 but please apply if you are looking...
Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom BAE Full-time

Location(s): London or Manchester BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital,...
Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom Katanox Full-time

About Katanox Katanox is building the infrastructure layer for hospitality: software that connects hotels and travel...

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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is GBP53,358 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 83 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 GBP37,237

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: 83 job postings with salary.