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Backend Software Developer salaries in United Kingdom
Base pay
£32K - £54K/yr
£42K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£3K/yrAverage
£1K - £7K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Software Developer (Backend) salaries
The average salary for a Software Developer (Backend) is £44,767 per year or £22 per hour, with top earners making up to £81,807 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £33,554 (25th percentile) to £60,775 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 23009 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer (Backend) employees.
The highest salary for a Software Developer (Backend) is £60,775 per year, £5,065 per month or £29 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Developer (Backend) is £33,554 per year, £2,796 per month or £16 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer (Backend) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,536 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.14% of Software Developer (Backend) professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £3,117 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Software Developer (Backend) in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Software Developer (Backend) professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £26,139 and £81,807 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £44,767 following the average career path of a Software Developer (Backend).
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