Software Engineering salary in London
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 20, 2026
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Software Engineering pay in London is measured from 56 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 35 postings put the middle half between £61,250 and £136,250, with a median of £80,000.
Pay rises with seniority here: the medians run mid-level £80,000 and senior £99,250. Moving from mid-level to senior is worth roughly 24% more.
76 software engineering roles are open in London right now, 74 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | £61,250 – £136,250 | £80,000 | 35 |
| Senior | £96,000 – £115,000 | £99,250 | 21 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open software engineering roles in London · 74 with stated pay
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60 of 76 open roles. All software engineering jobs