What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Manchester?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Manchester is GBP 53,973 - GBP 69,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000, while in Manchester it is GBP 60,554 - GBP 76,707.

Software Engineer salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer salary in Manchester

Based on 511 job listings - Manchester, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£60,554 - £76,707

Median salary

£53,973 - £69,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£36k

25th percentile£45k

Median£54k

75th percentile£70k

90th percentile£90k

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

The median salary is £53,973

Compare with national average

Manchester

Average salary

60,554 - 76,707

Median salary

53,973 - 69,000

511 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

55,000 - 70,000

Median salary

55,000 - 70,000

22,216 job openings

Other cities

London5,952 job openings

Cambridge665 job openings

Bristol451 job openings

Edinburgh340 job openings

Glasgow304 job openings

Leeds273 job openings

Belfast230 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne217 job openings

Nottingham197 job openings

Birmingham192 job openings

Southampton160 job openings

Sheffield159 job openings

Portsmouth154 job openings

Slough150 job openings

Gloucester146 job openings

Liverpool144 job openings

Oxford117 job openings

Cardiff105 job openings

Bolton95 job openings

Warrington94 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Manchester, United Kingdom is GBP 60,554 - GBP 76,707 per year in 2026, based on 511 job listings.

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