As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer I in London, UK is £54,961, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,589 to £60,037, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,589
50TH(Median)   £54,961
75TH   £60,037
Software Developer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Developer I Salary £48,589 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Developer I Salary £54,961 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Developer I Salary £60,037 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

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 £54,961 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,580, and a weekly pay of around £1,057. 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 £52,108 - £55,492, while Intermediate make £52,869 - £56,098, Senior earn £54,295 - £57,234, Specialist earn £54,486 - £57,461, Expert can reach £54,771 - £57,613 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Developer I £54,486
Intermediate Level Software Developer I £55,113
Senior Level Software Developer I £56,249
Specialist Level Software Developer I £56,476
Expert Level Software Developer I £56,628
£54,486 0 yr
£55,113 < 2 yrs
£56,249 2-4 yrs
£56,476 5-8 yrs
£56,628 > 8 yrs
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 £32,398. And a Software Developer I earns an average annual salary of £50,890.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer I London, UK
£27,962
£37,015
Web Software Developer II London, UK
£33,907
£45,608
Web Software Developer III London, UK
£40,165
£60,185
Software Developer III London, UK
£43,270
£64,730

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