What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Cardiff?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Cardiff is GBP 41,509 - GBP 52,509 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000, while in Cardiff it is GBP 39,881 - GBP 54,210.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Cardiff

Based on 251 job listings - Cardiff, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£39,881 - £54,210

Median salary

£41,509 - £52,509

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k

25th percentile£36k

Median£42k

75th percentile£43k

90th percentile£48k

50% of professionals earn between £35,829 - £42,886 GBP

The median salary is £41,509

Compare with national average

Cardiff

Average salary

39,881 - 54,210

Median salary

41,509 - 52,509

251 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

55,000 - 70,000

Median salary

55,000 - 70,000

68,482 job openings

Other cities

London21,290 job openings

Manchester2,021 job openings

Cambridge1,788 job openings

Glasgow1,431 job openings

Kennington809 job openings

Bristol786 job openings

Edinburgh770 job openings

Birmingham574 job openings

Leeds549 job openings

Belfast476 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne442 job openings

Gloucester382 job openings

Nottingham371 job openings

Oxford365 job openings

Cheltenham354 job openings

Bournemouth301 job openings

Reading280 job openings

Southampton257 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cardiff, United Kingdom is GBP 39,881 - GBP 54,210 per year in 2026, based on 251 job listings.

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