Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Barnet
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Barnet compares
Based on 2025 data, programmers and software development professionalss in the London earned £74,284 at the median — 33.6% above the national benchmark of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £74,284 stretches to roughly £63,818 in real spending power. Compared to the Barnet average across all roles (£30,926), programmers and software development professionalss take home 140.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £74,284 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,818 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Barnet?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the London (which includes Barnet) is £74,284 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 Barnet compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn 33.6% above the national median of £55,587. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Barnet compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnet is £30,926. Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn £74,284, which is 140.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnet. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.