Senior Python Developer Software Engineer Salaries

Senior Python Developer Software Engineer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£53K - £83K/yr
£67K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£7K/yrAverage
£3K - £17K/yrRange
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Last updated 3 Jun 202629.6K Salaries submitted
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5 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer
4-6 Years
£126K/yr
£110K • £16K
London, England
£126K/yr
£110K • £16K
Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer
7-9 Years
£185K - £214K/yr
London, England
£185K - £214K/yr
Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer
10-14 Years
£49K - £57K/yr
Belfast, Northern Ireland
£49K - £57K/yr
Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer
1-3 Years
£46K - £54K/yr
London, England
£46K - £54K/yr
Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer
15+ Years
£62K - £72K/yr
Bournemouth, England
£62K - £72K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer is £74,139 per year or £36 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £138,702 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £56,475 (25th percentile) and £100,713 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 29617 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £100,713 per year, £8,393 per month or £48 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £56,475 per year, £4,706 per month or £27 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,686 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 70.59% of Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £7,485 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £45,011 and £138,702 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £74,139 following the average career path of a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer.