What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Bristol?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Bristol is GBP 48,597 - GBP 60,000 per year.

How does the Software Engineer salary in Bristol compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000, while in Bristol it is GBP 49,137 - GBP 59,905.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Bristol

Based on 875 job listings - Bristol, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£49,137 - £59,905

Median salary

£48,597 - £60,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k

25th percentile£30k

Median£49k

75th percentile£55k

90th percentile£80k

50% of professionals earn between £30,475 - £55,000 GBP

The median salary is £48,597

Compare with national average

Bristol

Average salary

49,137 - 59,905

Median salary

48,597 - 60,000

875 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

55,000 - 70,000

Median salary

55,000 - 70,000

81,983 job openings

Other cities

London26,694 job openings

Manchester2,781 job openings

Cambridge2,336 job openings

Glasgow1,696 job openings

Edinburgh867 job openings

Kennington809 job openings

Birmingham632 job openings

Leeds632 job openings

Belfast608 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne541 job openings

Oxford525 job openings

Gloucester481 job openings

Cheltenham440 job openings

Nottingham422 job openings

Bournemouth359 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Bristol, United Kingdom is GBP 49,137 - GBP 59,905 per year in 2026, based on 875 job listings.

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