Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Amber Valley
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Amber Valley compares
In practical terms, a programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earned a median of £48,744 during 2025, which works out to 12.3% below the UK-wide median of £55,587. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,744 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,098. Compared to the Amber Valley average across all roles (£31,100), programmers and software development professionalss take home 56.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £48,744 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,098 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Amber Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Amber Valley?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East Midlands (which includes Amber Valley) is £48,744 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does programmers and software development professionals pay in Amber Valley compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn 12.3% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Amber Valley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Amber Valley is £31,100. Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn £48,744, which is 56.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Amber Valley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.