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Software engineer salary in London

How much does a Software Engineer make in London?

Average base salary

£66,118
31%
above national average

The average salary for a software engineer is £66,118 per year in London. 3.1k salaries reported, updated at 9 June 2026

Software Engineer job openings in London

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Software Engineer - Workflow A...
Humanoid
London
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near London

  1. London
    £66,118 per year
  2. Kingston upon Thames
    £64,259 per year
  3. Uxbridge
    £57,285 per year
  4. Isleworth
    £57,075 per year
  5. Wembley
    £53,126 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions to Software Engineer get paid in London?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £55,373 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £45,557 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £89,426 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £88,549 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average £40,154 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £126,669 per year