What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Leicester?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Leicester is GBP 48,700 - GBP 59,600 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000, while in Leicester it is GBP 55,962 - GBP 68,910.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Leicester?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Leicester include Jack & Jill/external Ats.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Leicester

Based on 292 job listings - Leicester, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£55,962 - £68,910

Median salary

£48,700 - £59,600

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£39k

25th percentile£45k

Median£49k

75th percentile£65k

90th percentile£80k

50% of professionals earn between £45,000 - £65,000 GBP

The median salary is £48,700

Other cities

London21,636 job openings

Manchester2,284 job openings

Bristol1,136 job openings

Cambridge973 job openings

Edinburgh935 job openings

Glasgow822 job openings

Leeds787 job openings

Birmingham760 job openings

Belfast753 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne661 job openings

Nottingham410 job openings

Sheffield404 job openings

Oxford401 job openings

Southampton361 job openings

Cardiff350 job openings

Gloucester342 job openings

Liverpool327 job openings

Reading301 job openings

Milton Keynes300 job openings

Slough295 job openings

Top companies hiring

Jack & Jill/external Ats5

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Leicester, United Kingdom is GBP 55,962 - GBP 68,910 per year in 2026, based on 292 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Jack & Jill/external Ats.

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