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Software architect salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Software Architect make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£68,743

The average salary for a software architect is £68,743 per year in United Kingdom. 1.4k salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Software Architect job openings in United Kingdom

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Senior Platform Architect - En...
ByteDance3.8out of 5 stars.
London
£212,800 - £450,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Morgan McKinley
 
£221,000per year
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Spencer Clarke Group
 
£207,870per year
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A.S.A Recruitment Ltd
 
£170,486per year
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EY
 
£170,350per year
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Assist Resourcing
 
£169,000per year
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Triumph Consultants
 
£167,544per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £73,379 per year
  2. Manchester
    £73,241 per year
  3. Birmingham
    £70,131 per year
  4. Leeds
    £70,055 per year
  5. Newcastle upon Tyne
    £68,696 per year

Where can a Software Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Architects in different locations
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How much do similar professions to Software Architect get paid in United Kingdom?

Chief Software Architect

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Principal Software Architect

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Senior Software Architect

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Senior Technical Architect

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Average £64,100 per year