Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 22,000 employees
Median
£46,516
Mean
£50,556
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £46,516 |
| Mean | £50,556 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,876£46,516
−Income tax
£630£7,565
−National Insurance
£226£2,716
=Take-home pay
£3,020£36,235
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£46,516
Male
£47,527
Mean annual pay
All employees
£50,556
Male
£51,775
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £46,516 | £47,527 |
| Mean | £50,556 | £51,775 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£47,446
Full-time (mean)
£52,601
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £47,446 |
| Mean | £52,601 |
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