Shell employees working as a Software Engineer in United Kingdom have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Software Engineer professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,404 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Shell is £55,877 per year or £27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £116,254 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £40,557 (25th percentile) and £79,983 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 49 salaries submitted by Shell Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.