Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Boston
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Boston compares
A programmers and software development professionals working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £48,744 in 2025 — 12.3% below the national figure of £55,587. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £48,744 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,098. The all-jobs average in Boston is £26,187. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 86.1% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Boston?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East Midlands (which includes Boston) 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 Boston 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 Boston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Boston is £26,187. Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn £48,744, which is 86.1% 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 Boston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.