Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
A programmers and software development professionals working in the South West could expect a median salary of £51,631 in 2025 — 7.1% below the national figure 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. Compared to the Cheltenham average across all roles (£35,202), programmers and software development professionalss take home 46.7% more.
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.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Cheltenham
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Programmers and software development professionals in the South West earn £51,631, which is 46.7% 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 Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.