What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Bristol?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Bristol is GBP 51,000 - GBP 65,000 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 52,750 - GBP 70,000, while in Bristol it is GBP 58,759 - GBP 71,058.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Bristol?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Bristol include Rise Technical, Data Careers, Guidant Global, Certain Advantage, Jack & Jill/external Ats.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Bristol

Based on 1,437 job listings - Bristol, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£58,759 - £71,058

Median salary

£51,000 - £65,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£36k

25th percentile£45k

Median£51k

75th percentile£70k

90th percentile£90k

50% of professionals earn between £45,000 - £70,000 GBP

The median salary is £51,000

Compare with national average

Bristol

Average salary

58,759 - 71,058

Median salary

51,000 - 65,000

1,437 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

52,750 - 70,000

Median salary

52,750 - 70,000

105,869 job openings

Other cities

London22,862 job openings

Manchester2,238 job openings

Cambridge1,222 job openings

Edinburgh1,184 job openings

Glasgow1,113 job openings

Birmingham1,051 job openings

Leeds1,037 job openings

Belfast969 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne933 job openings

Nottingham659 job openings

Oxford648 job openings

Sheffield627 job openings

Southampton610 job openings

Gloucester605 job openings

Liverpool585 job openings

Cardiff575 job openings

Leicester560 job openings

Slough533 job openings

Reading520 job openings

Coventry511 job openings

Milton Keynes507 job openings

Bournemouth439 job openings

Top companies hiring

Jack & Jill/external Ats2

Meritus Talent2

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Bristol, United Kingdom is GBP 58,759 - GBP 71,058 per year in 2026, based on 1,437 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Rise Technical, Data Careers, Guidant Global, Certain Advantage, Jack & Jill/external Ats.

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