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 83,647 - GBP 136,747.

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 725 job listings - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£83,647 - £136,747

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£115k

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

The median salary is £80,000

Compare with national average

Edinburgh

Average salary

83,647 - 136,747

Median salary

80,000 - 100,000

725 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

51,000 - 70,000

Median salary

51,000 - 70,000

93,950 job openings

Other cities

London19,968 job openings

Manchester2,810 job openings

Bristol953 job openings

Cambridge897 job openings

Belfast884 job openings

Birmingham792 job openings

Leeds773 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne641 job openings

Glasgow622 job openings

Nottingham445 job openings

Southampton432 job openings

Leicester412 job openings

Coventry365 job openings

Sheffield362 job openings

Liverpool350 job openings

Cardiff339 job openings

Bolton334 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 83,647 - GBP 136,747 per year in 2026, based on 725 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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