Software Developer Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Software Developer, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 1 September 2026£60,000
median advertised salary
31
live jobs right now
85%
permanent roles
88%
via agencies
The average advertised salary for a Software Developer in the UK is £60,000 a year, based on 65 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. 85% of current adverts are permanent, and 88% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Software Developer adverts mention AI or automation 13% of the time.
How Software Developer pay compares
Median advertised salary across UK roles with similar pay.
Similar roles at a glance
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Worker | £65,000 | 169 | 60% | 0% |
| Software Developer | £60,000 | 31 | 85% | 13% |
| Pharmacist | £60,000 | 25 | 67% | 0% |
| Estimator | £58,000 | 531 | 99% | 1% |
| Project Manager | £55,000 | 1,538 | 74% | 1% |
| Business Analyst | £55,000 | 134 | 74% | 8% |
| Quantity Surveyor | £55,000 | 1,404 | 93% | 0% |
| Physiotherapist | £55,000 | 80 | 83% | 2% |
| Sales Assistant | £50,000 | 32 | 94% | 3% |
Browse 31 live Software Developer jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Software Developer vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →