How much does a Senior Software Engineer make?
Updated 26 Jul 2021
£59,015 /yr
Average Base Pay
5,558 salaries
£40K
Low
£59K
Average
£87K
High
No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role
The national average salary for a Senior Software Engineer is £59,015 per year in United Kingdom. Filter by location to see Senior Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5558 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Engineer employees.
Seniority Levels
L3
Senior Software Engineer£59,015 /yr
L4
Software Engineer IV£71,151 /yr
L5
Principal Software Engineer£66,883 /yr
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4.1★
£41K
£81K
£41,027 - £81,395 Range
3.9★
£40K
£67K
£39,719 - £66,847 Range
4.1★
£66K
£150K
£66,377 - £150,000 Range
3.7★
£47K
£102K
£46,930 - £102,118 Range
4.1★
£37K
£47K
£36,751 - £47,079 Range
4.5★
£51K
£123K
£51,153 - £122,750 Range
3.1★
£55K
£124K
£55,002 - £123,564 Range
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4★
£48K
£92K
£48,336 - £91,643 Range
4★
£40K
£110K
£40,255 - £110,000 Range
4.1★
£34K
£54K
£33,873 - £53,544 Range
4.2★
£50K
£84K
£49,798 - £84,293 Range
3.4★
£47K
£75K
£46,519 - £75,000 Range
4.4★
£29K
£74K
£29,000 - £73,764 Range
3.7★
£36K
£56K
£36,230 - £56,000 Range
3.9★
£41K
£90K
£40,623 - £90,469 Range
4.4★
£43K
£85K
£43,400 - £85,326 Range
4★
£38K
£73K
£38,273 - £73,440 Range
4.6★
£43K
£63K
£43,048 - £63,024 Range
4★
£43K
£65K
£43,213 - £65,014 Range
4.3★
£81K
£153K
£81,024 - £152,616 Range
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Senior Software Engineer Salaries
Frequently asked questions about a Senior Software Engineer salaries
The national average salary for a a Senior Software Engineer is £59,015 per year in United Kingdom. Filter by location to see a Senior Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5558 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a a Senior Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £86,612 per year.
The lowest salary for a a Senior Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £40,210 per year.
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent senior software engineer salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Senior Software Engineer in the London Area area reported making £60,000 per year
Additional Pay
£7k cash bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
London Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Senior Software Engineer in the London Area area reported making £60,000 per year
Additional Pay
£7k cash bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
London Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Senior Software Engineer in the Manchester Area area reported making £62,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Manchester Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Senior Software Engineer in the Slough Area area reported making £52,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Slough Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Senior Developer in the Manchester Area area reported making £60,000 per year
Additional Pay
£1k cash bonus
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Manchester Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Public
A Senior Software Engineer in the Reading Area area reported making £60,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Reading Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Senior Developer in the Birmingham Area area reported making £50,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Birmingham Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Senior Software Engineer in the London Area area reported making £76,500 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
London Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Senior Software Engineer in the Cambridge Area area reported making £55,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Cambridge Area area
Full-time
5001 to 10000 employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
A Senior Software Engineer in the Manchester Area area reported making £47,000 per year
Additional Pay
£1k cash bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Manchester Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
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