How Much Does a Software Developer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer I in the United Kingdom is £50,890, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,990 to £55,590, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £44,990

50TH(Median) £50,890

75TH £55,590

Software Developer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Developer I Salary	£44,990	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Developer I Salary	£50,890	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Developer I Salary	£55,590	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Software Developer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£44,990

Average £50,890/year

£55,590

£3,749

Average £4,241/month

£4,633

£865

Average £979/week

£1,069

£22

Average £24/hour

£27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£55,590	£4,633	£1,069	£27
Average	£50,890	£4,241	£979	£24
25th Percentile	£44,990	£3,749	£865	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Developer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Developer I is about £50,890 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,241, and a weekly pay of around £979. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Developer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Developer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Developer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,248 - £51,381, while Intermediate make £48,953 - £51,942, Senior earn £50,274 - £52,994, Specialist earn £50,450 - £53,205, Expert can reach £50,714 - £53,345 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Developer I	£50,450
Intermediate Level Software Developer I	£51,030
Senior Level Software Developer I	£52,083
Specialist Level Software Developer I	£52,293
Expert Level Software Developer I	£52,433

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Software Developer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Developer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,961 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,268, and Manchester pays around £48,781 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer I or Software Developer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer I makes less than a Software Developer I. A Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £29,998. And a Software Developer I earns an average annual salary of £50,890.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer I	£25,891 £34,274
Web Software Developer II	£31,395 £42,230
Web Software Developer III	£37,190 £55,726
Software Developer III	£40,065 £59,935

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