Salary of Software Engineer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

£56,293 / Annual
Based on 108 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £34,587 Average salary: £56,293 Maximum: £95,000

Minimum
£34,587 Average salary
£56,293 Maximum
£95,000

£4,691 / Monthly
Based on 108 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,882 Average salary: £4,691 Maximum: £7,917

Minimum
£2,882 Average salary
£4,691 Maximum
£7,917

£156 / Daily
Based on 108 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £96 Average salary: £156 Maximum: £264

Minimum
£96 Average salary
£156 Maximum
£264

£29 / Hourly
Based on 108 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £18 Average salary: £29 Maximum: £49

Minimum
£18 Average salary
£29 Maximum
£49

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in United Kingdom

Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom StreetID Full-time

Our client, a leading global hedge fund, is seeking a Core Platform Engineer to design and build the foundational...
Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom My Emissions Full-time £65,000 - £85,000 Contract

Location: London (hybrid, 1 day/week in office, otherwise remote) Salary: £65k - £85k depending on experience, plus...
Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 month ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) Full-time

At OQC, we aren't just theorising about the future; we're building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we've...

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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is GBP56,293 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 108 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 GBP34,587

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP95,000

Data updated: October 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: 108 job postings with salary.