What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Bristol?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Bristol is GBP 45,000 - GBP 61,500 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 52,392 - GBP 69,501.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Bristol?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Bristol include Corriculo Ltd, WSP.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Bristol

Based on 783 job listings - Bristol, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£52,392 - £69,501

Median salary

£45,000 - £61,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k

25th percentile£33k

Median£45k

75th percentile£67k

90th percentile£90k

50% of professionals earn between £33,000 - £66,576 GBP

The median salary is £45,000

Other cities

London19,563 job openings

Manchester1,852 job openings

Cambridge1,526 job openings

Glasgow918 job openings

Edinburgh726 job openings

Leeds563 job openings

Kennington541 job openings

Birmingham531 job openings

Belfast438 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne421 job openings

Nottingham312 job openings

Cheltenham303 job openings

Gloucester276 job openings

Oxford266 job openings

Reading228 job openings

Cardiff222 job openings

Sheffield222 job openings

Bournemouth210 job openings

Top companies hiring

Corriculo Ltd5

WSP1

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Bristol, United Kingdom is GBP 52,392 - GBP 69,501 per year in 2026, based on 783 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Corriculo Ltd, WSP.

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