Programmers and software development professionals Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 90,000 employees
Median
£68,012
Mean
£85,585
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £68,012 |
| Mean | £85,585 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£5,668£68,012
−Income tax
£1,220£14,637
−National Insurance
£281£3,371
=Take-home pay
£4,167£50,004
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£68,012
Male
£69,151
Female
£54,984
Mean annual pay
All employees
£85,585
Male
£90,952
Female
£60,788
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £68,012 | £69,151 | £54,984 |
| Mean | £85,585 | £90,952 | £60,788 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£68,261
Full-time (mean)
£86,756
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £68,261 |
| Mean | £86,756 |
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