As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Software Engineer in London, UK is £73,548, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,772 to £80,892, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £65,772
50TH(Median)   £73,548
75TH   £80,892
Senior Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Software Engineer Salary £65,772 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Software Engineer Salary £73,548 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Software Engineer Salary £80,892 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Software Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Software Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Software Engineer is about £73,548 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,129, and a weekly pay of around £1,414. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Software Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Software Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Software Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,817 - £71,575, while Intermediate make £67,513 - £72,155, Senior earn £68,790 - £73,316, Specialist earn £72,968 - £77,165, Expert can reach £74,863 - £79,248 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Software Engineer £70,066
Intermediate Level Senior Software Engineer £70,647
Senior Level Senior Software Engineer £71,807
Specialist Level Senior Software Engineer £75,740
Expert Level Senior Software Engineer £77,713
£70,066 0 yr
£70,647 < 2 yrs
£71,807 2-4 yrs
£75,740 5-8 yrs
£77,713 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Software Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Software Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £73,548 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,606, and Manchester pays around £65,277 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Embedded Software Engineer makes less than a Senior Software Engineer. A Senior Embedded Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £54,052. And a Senior Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £68,100.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Senior Embedded Software Engineer London, UK
£43,014
£64,349
Software Engineer III London, UK
£43,255
£64,706
Software Engineer I London, UK
£27,962
£37,015
Software Engineer II London, UK
£38,050
£57,267

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