Programmers and Software Development Professionals Salary in South East (2025)
✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25
ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based regionAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links.
Overview
The median salary for a programmers and software development professionals working in South East is £52,671 per year (gross, before tax) — 5.2% below the UK national median of £55,587 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in South East? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.
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| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| London | £74,284 | +33.6% |
| East | £60,203 | +8.3% |
| North East | £54,279 | -2.4% |
| South East | £52,671 | -5.2% |
| South West | £51,631 | -7.1% |
| North West | £49,505 | -10.9% |
| East Midlands | £48,744 | -12.3% |
| West Midlands | £47,744 | -14.1% |
| Scotland | £47,301 | -14.9% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £46,594 | -16.2% |
| Wales | £45,942 | -17.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a programmers and software development professionals in South East?
The median salary in South East is £52,671 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £58,190.
How does South East pay compare to the UK national average?
South East is 5.2% below the UK national median of £55,587 for this occupation.
Which UK region pays programmers and software development professionals the most?
Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, London has the highest median at £74,284 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25