Apprentice Software Engineer Salaries

Apprentice Software Engineer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£21K - £30K/yr
£25K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£1K/yrAverage
£526 - £2K/yrRange
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Last updated 8 Jun 2026131 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£42K - £48K/yr
London, England
£42K - £48K/yr
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£37K/yr
£37K • £0
London, England
£37K/yr
£37K • £0
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£25K - £29K/yr
Knutsford, England
£25K - £29K/yr
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£40K/yr
£40K • £0
London, England
£40K/yr
£40K • £0
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£31K/yr
£31K • £0
London, England
£31K/yr
£31K • £0
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Software Engineer Apprentice
4-6 Years
£25K/yr
£25K • £0
Manchester, England
£25K/yr
£25K • £0
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£38K/yr
£38K • £0
London, England
£38K/yr
£38K • £0
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£23K/yr
£23K • £0
Glasgow, Scotland
£23K/yr
£23K • £0
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£28K - £32K/yr
Peterborough, England
£28K - £32K/yr
Software Engineer Apprentice
1-3 Years
£34K/yr
£34K • £0
Gaydon, England
£34K/yr
£34K • £0

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Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer Apprentice salaries

The average salary for a Software Engineer Apprentice is £26,405 per year or £13 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £39,086 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £21,813 (25th percentile) and £32,257 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 131 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer Apprentice employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Engineer Apprentice in United Kingdom is £32,257 per year, £2,688 per month or £16 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Engineer Apprentice in United Kingdom is £21,813 per year, £1,818 per month or £10 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer Apprentice ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £25,379 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 70.57% of Software Engineer Apprentice professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,025 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Software Engineer Apprentice in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Software Engineer Apprentice professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £18,463 and £39,086 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £26,405 following the average career path of a Software Engineer Apprentice.