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

The average salary for a Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 64,784 - GBP 87,612 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 68,656 per year, based on 10,912 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow. London leads with 3,784 job openings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Jobster, hackajob, JPMorganChase, Apple, Hunter Bond.

Explore 10,912 Software Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.

Top cities

London3,784 job openings

Cambridge368 job openings

Manchester345 job openings

Bristol264 job openings

Glasgow192 job openings

Edinburgh188 job openings

Leeds172 job openings

Belfast140 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne126 job openings

Nottingham117 job openings

Birmingham109 job openings

Sheffield89 job openings

Oxford79 job openings

Liverpool73 job openings

Gloucester62 job openings

Portsmouth53 job openings

Reading49 job openings

Southampton44 job openings

Bournemouth35 job openings

Cardiff35 job openings