What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Edinburgh?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Edinburgh is GBP 80,000 - GBP 104,530 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 50,939 - GBP 70,000, while in Edinburgh it is GBP 84,484 - GBP 141,309.

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 607 job listings - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£84,484 - £141,309

Median salary

£80,000 - £104,530

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£40k

25th percentile£58k

Median£80k

75th percentile£112k

90th percentile£112k

50% of professionals earn between £57,500 - £112,189 GBP

The median salary is £80,000

Compare with national average

Edinburgh

Average salary

84,484 - 141,309

Median salary

80,000 - 104,530

607 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

50,939 - 70,000

Median salary

50,939 - 70,000

86,074 job openings

Other cities

London17,291 job openings

Manchester2,632 job openings

Bristol841 job openings

Cambridge802 job openings

Belfast772 job openings

Leeds694 job openings

Birmingham686 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne532 job openings

Glasgow528 job openings

Nottingham392 job openings

Southampton391 job openings

Leicester368 job openings

Coventry319 job openings

Sheffield319 job openings

Slough305 job openings

Bolton301 job openings

Top companies hiring

MileIQ18

Global Technology Solutions Ltd5

Tenth Revolution Group4

CBS Butler2

TechShack2

i4 Jobs2

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is GBP 84,484 - GBP 141,309 per year in 2026, based on 607 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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