What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Manchester?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Manchester is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,800 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 56,845 - GBP 71,934.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Manchester?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Manchester include Arm.

Software Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Software Engineer Salary in Manchester

Based on 1,448 job listings - Manchester, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£56,845 - £71,934

Median salary

£55,000 - £70,800

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£38k

25th percentile£44k

Median£55k

75th percentile£68k

90th percentile£82k

50% of professionals earn between £44,000 - £68,468 GBP

The median salary is £55,000

Other cities

London18,395 job openings

Cambridge1,469 job openings

Glasgow1,143 job openings

Edinburgh673 job openings

Bristol623 job openings

Leeds497 job openings

Birmingham481 job openings

Belfast409 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne386 job openings

Cheltenham304 job openings

Nottingham298 job openings

Oxford293 job openings

Gloucester278 job openings

Kennington275 job openings

Reading222 job openings

Bournemouth221 job openings

Cardiff206 job openings

Southampton202 job openings

Top companies hiring

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Manchester, United Kingdom is GBP 56,845 - GBP 71,934 per year in 2026, based on 1,448 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Arm.

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