Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Cambridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Cambridge compares
In 2025, programmers and software development professionalss working in the East took home a median salary of £60,203 — that's 8.3% above the national average of £55,587. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £60,203 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,874. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cambridge is £40,266, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 49.5% 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 Cambridge
Salary data is by ONS region. Cambridge is in the East 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 Cambridge?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes Cambridge) 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cambridge is £40,266. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 49.5% 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 Cambridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.