How much does a software programmer make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,517 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,825
- Equals
- $55,570
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $58,910 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $55,570 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $53,160 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst£59,060
- Software developer£56,910
- Web developer£56,910
- Software tester£50,240
- Data administrator£42,780
- Systems administrator£42,630
- Networks engineer£48,910
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified£53,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,517 a month, £42,200 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £33,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £50,910.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $55,570 in the United Kingdom, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: £59,060 a year against £42,200 for a software programmer, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate