Median salary
$166,643
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$111.9k – $249.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
18.4%
172 of 936 roles
Live roles
936
open right now
Salary trend
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
micro1
|
$158,600 | 12 |
Elastic
|
$100,937 | 12 |
|
Anthropic
|
$485,575 | 11 |
OpenAI
|
$319,189 | 8 |
Referral Board
|
$105,046 | 8 |
Sierra
|
$316,939 | 7 |
Astronomer
|
$205,314 | 5 |
Runna
|
$100,270 | 5 |
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How much do Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom pay?
The median salary for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom is $166,643 per year. Most pay falls between $111,877 (25th percentile) and $249,266 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $85,405 to $326,335.
These figures are computed live from 936 active Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom on JobsRadar, of which 172 (18.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Capital on Tap and Anthropic.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Software Engineer salary in United Kingdom?
- The median is $166,643 per year, with most pay between $111,877 and $249,266 (25th–75th percentile), based on 172 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Software Engineer salary range in United Kingdom?
- Pay ranges from about $85,405 to $326,335 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $166,643. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.