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Software Developer jobs in the UK

Live software developer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

26791 live software developer roles

Be-IT Ltd

Java Developer

Glasgow

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We're working with an innovative business in the iGaming sector who are looking to engage multiple experienced Java Developers on a long-term…

Remote IT & Technology Contract
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Experis

Front End Developer

London

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We're looking for a talented Senior Frontend Developer to take ownership of a modern React and TypeScript application, helping shape its…

Remote IT & Technology
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Anaplan

Principal Software Engineer (Java)

York and North Yorkshire

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At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis…

Hybrid IT & Technology
17 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs
BPM Tech

Backend Developer

London

£70,000–£80,000

We're looking for an experienced Back End / Cloud Developer to join a growing technology team and play a key role in building scalable, secure and…

Hybrid IT & Technology
17 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Software Developer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £55,000 – £95,000 (midpoint £75,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
1 live advert		 £40,000 – £68,000 (midpoint £65,000)
East of England
20 live adverts		 £63,750 – £71,250 (£65,000 · 25th–75th pct)
Midlands (indicative)
2 live adverts		 £42,000 – £77,500 (midpoint £61,250)
South East
6 live adverts		 £52,500 – £71,250 (£60,000 · 25th–75th pct)
North East (indicative)
6 live adverts		 £40,000 – £120,000 (midpoint £60,000)
North West
5 live adverts		 £57,500 – £60,000 (£57,500 · 25th–75th pct)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £42,000 – £72,000 (midpoint £57,000)
South West (indicative)
6 live adverts		 £40,000 – £60,000 (midpoint £52,500)
Wales (indicative)
5 live adverts		 £45,000 – £72,500 (midpoint £47,500)
Northern Ireland (indicative)
5 live adverts		 £43,118 – £62,500 (midpoint £45,975)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Stack, seniority and sector move pay more than location: fintech, defence and consultancy pay above e-commerce and the public sector, and senior and lead titles sit well above the top of these bands. Contract day rates (£400–£700) run in parallel to the permanent market.
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FAQs

What does a software developer earn in the UK?

Indicatively £40,000–£95,000 permanent, with London and senior or lead roles at the top; contract day rates commonly £400–£700.

Which stacks pay most?

Cloud-native back-end (Go, Java, .NET), data platforms and mobile tend to sit at the top; WordPress and general web work at the bottom.

What do employers check?

Right to work, references and a technical assessment or take-home task; security-cleared work adds vetting.

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