Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in East Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How East Suffolk compares
Based on 2025 data, programmers and software development professionalss in the East earned £60,203 at the median — 8.3% above the national benchmark of £55,587. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £60,203 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,874. Compared to the East Suffolk average across all roles (£30,821), programmers and software development professionalss take home 95.3% more.
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 East Suffolk
Salary data is by ONS region. East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes East Suffolk) 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 East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Suffolk is £30,821. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 95.3% 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 East Suffolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.