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

The average salary for a Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 64,690 - GBP 87,376 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 67,500 per year, based on 11,096 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow. London leads with 3,880 job openings.

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

Explore 11,096 Software Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.

Top cities

London3,880 job openings

Cambridge371 job openings

Manchester353 job openings

Bristol275 job openings

Glasgow197 job openings

Edinburgh193 job openings

Leeds178 job openings

Belfast140 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne132 job openings

Nottingham122 job openings

Birmingham115 job openings

Sheffield94 job openings

Liverpool80 job openings

Oxford79 job openings

Gloucester62 job openings

Portsmouth53 job openings

Reading49 job openings

Southampton44 job openings

Bournemouth35 job openings

Cardiff35 job openings