ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
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Software Engineering Salary Across the UK
Compare Software Engineering salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Staff / Lead Engineer) ranges from £65,520 to £95,040.
WINDOW: REGIONS
| Region | Entry | Mid-Career | Peak | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £39,600 | £95,040 | £198,000 | +32% |
| South East | £31,800 | £76,320 | £159,000 | +6% |
| Scotland | £31,500 | £75,600 | £157,500 | +5% |
| East of England | £30,600 | £73,440 | £153,000 | +2% |
| South West | £29,700 | £71,280 | £148,500 | -1% |
| North West | £29,700 | £71,280 | £148,500 | -1% |
| West Midlands | £29,400 | £70,560 | £147,000 | -2% |
| Northern Ireland | £29,400 | £70,560 | £147,000 | -2% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £28,500 | £68,400 | £142,500 | -5% |
| Wales | £28,500 | £68,400 | £142,500 | -5% |
| East Midlands | £28,200 | £67,680 | £141,000 | -6% |
| North East | £27,300 | £65,520 | £136,500 | -9% |
Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.