What is the typical salary for a Software Developer in the UK?

Based on 65 current UK Software Developer vacancies, salaries typically range from £40,000 to £75,000 per year, with a median of £60,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Software Developer jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Software Developer staff are London, Nationwide, Stevenage, Ipswich, Cambridge.

Software Developer Jobs

Q: How many Software Developer jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 568 live Software Developer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 568 live Software Developer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Software Developer salary in the UK

£40,000 – £75,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 65 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£60,000

Median pay

Per year

568

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Software Developer listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Software Developers right now

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Java Developers x 2 - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Contract £60 - £70/hour

10 applied

Java Developer - Cloud Services. 12 month initial contract. Hybrid working out of Newcastle. SC Cleared role. £70 p/h - Inside...

25 days ago View Apply →

Application Software Engineer

ARM

Fareham, Hampshire Permanent £45000 - £65000/annum

10 applied

Application Software Engineer. Location: Fareham, Hampshire. Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE + Benefits. We are seeking an experienced...

25 days ago View Apply →

Software Developer

Experis

City of London, London Permanent £48000/annum

10 applied

Software Developer. Location: London minimum of 3 days a week (for the 1st month it is expected they will be in 5 days, dependent...

25 days ago View Apply →

Software Engineer - OpenCV

Verso Recruitment Group

Weymouth Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum

10 applied

Software Engineer – Open. CV. Location: Weymouth, Dorset. Salary: £35,000 - £45,000. Are you a Software Engineer with...

25 days ago View Apply →

Software Engineer — Test Equipment Software

MBDA UK

Bolton Permanent £40000/annum

MBDA is looking for Software Engineers to join the Software Resource and Capability Team, working on Test Equipment software in...

25 days ago View Apply →

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – EDINBURGH OR LONDON

Max Fordham LLP · Direct

London Permanent £45000 - £60000/annum

10 applied

Bring your passion for sustainability and digital innovation to a meaningful Senior Software Developer role that is instrumental...

25 days ago View Apply →

Delphi Developer

Octad Recruitment Ltd

Wickford, Essex Permanent £50000 - £70000/annum Good Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Delphi / SQL Developer to join our client's growing development team and work on large-scale,...

25 days ago View Apply →

Software Engineer

Brio Digital

Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract £500/day

10 applied

Full Stack .NET Developer (x3. Location: Leeds (1 day per month onsite. Rate: £500 per day. Engagement: Contract. IR35 Status:...

26 days ago View Apply →

Application Software Engineer C++

Endeavour Recruitment

Bristol, City of Bristol Contract £65/hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Application Software Engineer C+. JOB LOCATION: BRISTOL. SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start. DURATION: 12+ Months (Extension...

26 days ago View Apply →

Software Engineer

Tatton Recruitment

Bristol Contract £65/hour 12+ Months

10 applied

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x Software Engineer subcontractor on an...

26 days ago View Apply →

Software Engineer

Belcan

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Contract £60/hour

10 applied

Software Engineer. 12 Month Contract. Newcastle or Guildford (Hybrid. up to £60 per hour. Role Overview. Belcan are currently...

26 days ago View Apply →

Javascript and Node.js Developer

Constant Recruitment Ltd

TN23, St George's Square, Kent Permanent £30000 - £35000/annum

10 applied

Java. Script / Node.js Developer. Ashford, Kent, Hybrid, (2 days in office – 3 days WFH. Up to £35,000 DOE. Are you already...

26 days ago View Apply →