What is the median salary for Software Engineer in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 67,472 - GBP 85,832 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 71,998 per year, based on 22,305 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh. London leads with 5,284 job openings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Jobster, hackajob, JPMorganChase, Apple, Lloyds Banking Group.

Explore 22,305 Software Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.

Top cities

London5,284 job openings

Manchester522 job openings

Bristol481 job openings

Cambridge425 job openings

Edinburgh349 job openings

Glasgow345 job openings

Slough300 job openings

Leeds283 job openings

Nottingham249 job openings

Birmingham226 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne215 job openings

Belfast210 job openings

Liverpool183 job openings

Southampton167 job openings

Sheffield162 job openings

Gloucester160 job openings

Cardiff139 job openings

Portsmouth139 job openings

London (city Of London)134 job openings

Leicester123 job openings

Warrington117 job openings

Bolton115 job openings

Oxford112 job openings