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Programmers and software development professionals salary in United Kingdom

The median programmers and software development professionals salary is £56,914 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£32,835
Median (p50)
£56,914
Top (p90)
£102,860
Sample size
343,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£32,835
p25£42,289
Median£56,914
p75£75,794
Top (p90)£102,860
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Programmers and software development professionals salary by region

London£75,296
East of England£60,989
South West£53,438
South East£52,798
North West£50,336
East Midlands£49,685
West Midlands£49,081
Scotland£48,930
Yorkshire and The Humber£47,908

Pay trend

Up 13.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£50,0872023
£54,6152024
£56,9142025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Programmers and software development professionals salary FAQs

What is the average Programmers and software development professionals salary in United Kingdom?

The median Programmers and software development professionals salary in United Kingdom is £56,914 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of programmers and software development professionalss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Programmers and software development professionals earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £32,835 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £102,860 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £56,914.

Do Programmers and software development professionals salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £75,296, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Programmers and software development professionals salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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