Programmers and software development professionals Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 58,000 employees
Median
£54,964
Mean
£55,436
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £54,964 |
| Mean | £55,436 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,580£54,964
−Income tax
£785£9,418
−National Insurance
£259£3,110
=Take-home pay
£3,536£42,437
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£54,964
Male
£56,380
Female
£46,613
Mean annual pay
All employees
£55,436
Male
£56,451
Female
£49,297
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £54,964 | £56,380 | £46,613 |
| Mean | £55,436 | £56,451 | £49,297 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£55,117
Full-time (mean)
£56,533
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £55,117 |
| Mean | £56,533 |
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