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 576 live Software Developer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 576 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

576

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

Software Developer in London Software Developer in Nationwide Software Developer in Stevenage Software Developer in Ipswich Software Developer in Cambridge

Software Developer (.Net)

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Reading, Berkshire Permanent £55000 - £65000/annum Benefits & Progression

10 applied

We are seeking a .NET Software Developer to join a Business Services company, supporting a range of application and features used...

27 days ago View Apply →

Senior Software Developer

Bowerford Associates

Plymouth, Devon Permanent £55000 - £65000/annum Pension, Good Holiday, Medical, Insu

10 applied

I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in...

27 days ago View Apply →

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd

Bedford, Bedfordshire Permanent £45000 - £65000/annum

10 applied

No prior UAV experience is required for this Embedded Software Engineer role, though a genuine interest in the space will be a...

27 days ago View Apply →

Java Developer

Syntax Consultancy Ltd

Reading Permanent £75000/annum + Hybrid Working + 10% Bonus + Health Care Pl

10 applied

Java Developer (SC Eligible or SC Cleared. Reading (Hybrid. Permanent. to £75,000 (DOE. Java Backend Developer needed SC...

27 days ago View Apply →

C# Software Engineer (TDD Focus)

Adria Solutions Ltd

Warrington Permanent £55000 - £65000/annum

10 applied

C# Software Engineer (TDD Focus. We are looking for a highly capable Full Stack Developer with a strong commitment to Test-Driven...

27 days ago View Apply →

DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer

Experis

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Contract £350 - £414/day

10 applied

Dev. X_Kotlin (or Java) Developer. Sheffield. Hybrid - 60% office 40% home. Duration: 30/11/2026. Rate £418. MUST BE PAYE...

27 days ago View Apply →

Full Stack Developer

ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Nationwide Contract £300 - £325/day (Outside IR35)

10 applied

Full Stack Software Engineer (Angular/Type. Script/Java. 6 month contract. Outside IR35. Remote Working. Market Rates (c£325 per...

27 days ago View Apply →

Graduate Software Developer

Innovative Technology · Direct

Oldham, Greater Manchester Permanent

10 applied

Are you a Graduate Software Developer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company. Here at Innovative...

27 days ago View Apply →

Principal Software Quality Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd

Nationwide Contract £65.98/hour

10 applied

Principal Engineer - Software Assurance. £65.98 p/hr - Inside IR35. 12 months. Defence. 1-2 days a month on site, Coventry,...

27 days ago View Apply →

Junior Full Stack Developer (React, Django) AI Training!

MS Talent Ltd

London Permanent £30000 - £40000/annum Training in AI!

10 applied

Junior Full Stack Developer (React, Type. Script, Python, Django) – Train into Copilot Studio & AI Agents. *** Remote role -...

27 days ago View Apply →

Software Tester

Erin Associates

Penrith Permanent £30000 - £33000/annum Bonus, healthcare, share options, cr

10 applied

Software Tester – Penrith - twice a month in the office. Automation, ISTQB, Agile, SQL, Testing Lifecycle, Test Documentation -...

28 days ago View Apply →

Junior Developer

TQR Consultancy Ltd

Plymouth, Devon Permanent £30000/annum

10 applied

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to join their growing team based in Plymouth, Devon. This is an...

28 days ago View Apply →