What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Edinburgh?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Edinburgh is GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000, while in Edinburgh it is GBP 55,795 - GBP 69,788.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Edinburgh?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Edinburgh include ECS.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Edinburgh

Based on 383 job listings - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£55,795 - £69,788

Median salary

£60,000 - £70,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£31k

25th percentile£45k

Median£60k

75th percentile£70k

90th percentile£70k

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

The median salary is £60,000

Other cities

London20,363 job openings

Manchester1,915 job openings

Cambridge1,479 job openings

Glasgow926 job openings

Bristol836 job openings

Leeds613 job openings

Birmingham563 job openings

Belfast478 job openings

Kennington456 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne429 job openings

Nottingham301 job openings

Oxford288 job openings

Cheltenham282 job openings

Gloucester280 job openings

Sheffield238 job openings

Cardiff226 job openings

Reading223 job openings

Cockermouth220 job openings

Milton Keynes211 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is GBP 55,795 - GBP 69,788 per year in 2026, based on 383 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include ECS.

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