Software Developer Salary in the UK
£31,000
per year
per month
£2,050
per month
per year
Bonus
£2,310/year
Profit Sharing
£1,380/year
Bonus
£150/month
Profit Sharing
£90/month
Software Developer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Software Developer is £31,000 gross per year (£2,050 net per month), which is £1,400 (+5%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Software Developer can expect an average starting salary of £21,400. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
A Software Developer can expect an average starting salary of £21,400. The highest salaries can exceed £50,000.
£21,400
Low
£31,000
Average salary
£50,000
High
£1,510
Low
£2,050
Average salary
£3,130
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
£340 £31,700 £63,690 | ||
| Base Salary | £21,400 - 50,000 | |
| Bonus | £460 - 7,320 | |
| Profit Sharing | £340 - 6,370 | |
| Total Compensation | £22,200 - 63,690 |
£20 £2,010 £4,030 | ||
| Base Salary | £1,510 - 3,130 | |
| Bonus | £30 - 480 | |
| Profit Sharing | £20 - 420 | |
| Total Compensation | £1,560 - 4,030 |
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Software Developer Salary Range
Among Software Developers, Junior Software Developers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Software Developers or Lead Software Developers enjoy the highest salaries.
Software Developer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Developer | £41K/year | +32% |
| Senior Software Developer | £40K/year | +30% |
| Graduate Software Developer | £26K/year | -15% |
| Junior Software Developer | £25K/year | -18% |
Software Developer - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Software Developer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £22,200 gross per year. A mid career Software Developer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £30,600, while a Senior Software Developer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £40,300. Software Developers with more than 20 years of experience earn £45,400 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Developer
| Late Career | ▲ +46% |
| Senior | ▲ +30% |
| Average Salary | £31,000/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
13%
13%
Male
87%
87%
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