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Software engineer salary in Manchester

How much does a Software Engineer make in Manchester?

Average base salary

£48,366
same
as national average

The average salary for a software engineer is £48,366 per year in Manchester. 608 salaries reported, updated at 8 June 2026

Software Engineer job openings in Manchester

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Software Engineer
Transport for Greater Manchester3.6out of 5 stars.
Manchester
£61,532 - £67,195 a year
1 month ago

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Manchester

  1. Rochdale
    £52,868 per year
  2. Salford
    £48,787 per year
  3. Manchester
    £48,366 per year
  4. Oldham
    £45,896 per year
  5. Wigan
    £43,797 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 Manchester?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £31,741 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £31,671 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £77,672 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £63,405 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average £26,973 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average £102,785 per year