What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Edinburgh?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Edinburgh is GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000 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 51,000 - GBP 70,000, while in Edinburgh it is GBP 83,430 - GBP 135,846.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Edinburgh?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Edinburgh include MileIQ, Global Technology Solutions Ltd, Tenth Revolution Group, CBS Butler, TechShack.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Edinburgh

Based on 769 job listings - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£83,430 - £135,846

Median salary

£80,000 - £100,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£40k

25th percentile£60k

Median£80k

75th percentile£112k

90th percentile£114k

50% of professionals earn between £60,000 - £112,189 GBP

The median salary is £80,000

Compare with national average

Edinburgh

Average salary

83,430 - 135,846

Median salary

80,000 - 100,000

769 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

51,000 - 70,000

Median salary

51,000 - 70,000

99,379 job openings

Other cities

London20,244 job openings

Manchester2,748 job openings

Bristol1,024 job openings

Belfast942 job openings

Birmingham865 job openings

Leeds790 job openings

Glasgow687 job openings

Cambridge652 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne626 job openings

Southampton515 job openings

Nottingham505 job openings

Leicester478 job openings

Coventry429 job openings

Cardiff414 job openings

Liverpool411 job openings

Bolton401 job openings

Slough379 job openings

Bradford377 job openings

Top companies hiring

MileIQ18

Global Technology Solutions Ltd5

Tenth Revolution Group4

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is GBP 83,430 - GBP 135,846 per year in 2026, based on 769 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include MileIQ, Global Technology Solutions Ltd, Tenth Revolution Group, CBS Butler, TechShack.

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