Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
In practical terms, a programmers and software development professionals in the North East earned a median of £54,279 during 2025, which works out to 2.4% below the UK-wide median of £55,587. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £54,279 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,243. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 82.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,279 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,243 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Darlington UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Darlington UA?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £54,279 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn 2.4% 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 Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn £54,279, which is 82.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.