Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, programmers and software development professionalss working in the South West took home a median salary of £51,631 — that's 7.1% below the national average of £55,587. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,631 has an effective purchasing power closer to £53,726. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 40.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £51,631 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,726 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Programmers and software development professionals salary across UK regions
Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £51,631 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the South West earn 7.1% 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 Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Programmers and software development professionals in the South West earn £51,631, which is 40.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.