Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Brentwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Brentwood compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical programmers and software development professionals in the East earned £60,203. Compared to the UK median of £55,587, that's 8.3% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £60,203 stretches to roughly £61,874 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 96.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £60,203 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,874 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Brentwood
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Brentwood?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes Brentwood) is £60,203 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 Brentwood compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn 8.3% above the national median of £55,587. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Brentwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 96.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Brentwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.