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Computer programmer salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Computer Programmer make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£40,474

The average salary for a computer programmer is £40,474 per year in United Kingdom. 12 salaries reported, updated at 6 July 2026

Highest paying companies for Computer Programmer in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BT Group
 
£65,000per year
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Microsoft
 
£59,000per year
Google
 
£54,286per year
Santander
 
£50,000per year
BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE COLLEGE
 
£46,137per year
University of Aberdeen
 
£37,099per year

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Highest paying cities for Computer Programmers near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £56,086 per year
  2. Braintree
    £54,774 per year
  3. Coulsdon
    £45,431 per year
  4. Telford
    £42,928 per year
  5. Norwich
    £32,170 per year

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The average salary for a Computer Programmer is £40,474 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 July 2026.

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Computer Programmer salaries typically range between a low of £25,420 and a high of £66,469 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Computer Programmer include London at £56,086 per year, Braintree at £54,774 per year and Coulsdon at £45,431 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Computer Programmer include BT Group ($65,000 per year) and Microsoft ($59,000 per year).

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