Programmers and software development professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £50,836 per year, equivalent to £26.91 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 6.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £40,946 to £87,897 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£50,836
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£26.91
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.8%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£41,989 – £66,384
25th – 75th percentile
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Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems on a range of platforms in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.