Role overview · Engineering
Software Engineer
Designs, builds and maintains software systems across the stack. The median UK salary is £60k with 202 open roles right now; demand is rising sharply over the last 30 days.
£40k£70k
- Median
- £60k
- Open roles
- 202
- 30-day trend
- +8.9%
- Sample size
- 2,756
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What does a Software Engineer actually do?+
Designs, builds and maintains software systems across the stack.
What is the salary range for a Software Engineer?+
Most roles pay between £40k and £70k, with the median at £60k.
Is demand rising?+
Listings for Software Engineer are rising sharply over the last 30 days (+8.9%).
What skills should I focus on?+
Employers most often ask for Docker, React, dbt. Click any skill to see which other roles demand it.