What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Cardiff?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Cardiff is GBP 65,000 - GBP 75,000 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 56,465 - GBP 75,000, while in Cardiff it is GBP 72,755 - GBP 84,828.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Cardiff?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Cardiff include Global Technology Solutions Ltd.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Cardiff

Based on 1,260 job listings - Cardiff, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£72,755 - £84,828

Median salary

£65,000 - £75,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£40k

25th percentile£45k

Median£65k

75th percentile£86k

90th percentile£128k

50% of professionals earn between £45,000 - £86,250 GBP

The median salary is £65,000

Compare with national average

Cardiff

Average salary

72,755 - 84,828

Median salary

65,000 - 75,000

1,260 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

56,465 - 75,000

Median salary

56,465 - 75,000

217,999 job openings

Other cities

London50,958 job openings

Manchester8,518 job openings

Bristol3,292 job openings

Cambridge2,837 job openings

Edinburgh2,751 job openings

Belfast2,745 job openings

Birmingham2,701 job openings

Leeds2,450 job openings

Glasgow2,375 job openings

Buckland2,152 job openings

Slough1,732 job openings

Nottingham1,554 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne1,523 job openings

Southampton1,439 job openings

Cheltenham1,407 job openings

Leicester1,403 job openings

Liverpool1,330 job openings

Reading1,304 job openings

Gloucester1,293 job openings

Milton Keynes1,222 job openings

Coventry1,211 job openings

Bradford1,108 job openings

Bath1,083 job openings

Warrington1,076 job openings

Bolton1,066 job openings

Top companies hiring

Global Technology Solutions Ltd1

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1,260 job openings in Cardiff

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cardiff, United Kingdom is GBP 72,755 - GBP 84,828 per year in 2026, based on 1,260 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Global Technology Solutions Ltd.

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