As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer I in London, UK is £54,882, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,555 to £60,012, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,555
50TH(Median)   £54,882
75TH   £60,012
Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary £48,555 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary £54,882 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary £60,012 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer I is about £54,882 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,574, and a weekly pay of around £1,055. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £52,049 - £55,418, while Intermediate make £52,805 - £56,031, Senior earn £54,221 - £57,179, Specialist earn £54,410 - £57,409, Expert can reach £54,693 - £57,562 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer I £54,410
Intermediate Level Software Engineer I £55,035
Senior Level Software Engineer I £56,184
Specialist Level Software Engineer I £56,414
Expert Level Software Engineer I £56,567
£54,410 0 yr
£55,035 < 2 yrs
£56,184 2-4 yrs
£56,414 5-8 yrs
£56,567 > 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 Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,882 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,195, and Manchester pays around £48,711 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Applications Engineer I makes less than a Software Engineer I. A Software Applications Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £32,490. And a Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £50,817.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Software Applications Engineer I London, UK
£28,041
£37,120
Software Testing and Quality Engineer I London, UK
£26,764
£34,562
Software Quality Assurance Analyst I London, UK
£26,688
£34,464
Electronics Engineer I London, UK
£34,193
£44,556

Software Engineer I Job Openings in London, UK

Software Engineer
Rowden
Bristol, South West England

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Software Engineer
Streamba
Glasgow, Southern Scotland

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Graduate Software Engineer
Oho Group Ltd
London, Greater London

Graduate and Junior Software Developer - Python and JavaScript. Leading scale-up insurance tech company in London looking for a talented graduate soft...

Apprentice Software Test Engineer
Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre
Cambridge, East of England

Application Deadline. 16 December 2024. Department. Software Quality Assurance. Location. Cambridge, United Kingdom. Description. At Samsung Cambridge...

AI Software Engineer
TrustFlight
Leamington Spa, West Midlands

TrustFlight is an innovative aviation software company that specialises in developing cutting-edge digital workflow and analytics applications for the...

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