Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
If you're a programmers and software development professionals in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £51,631. That's 7.1% below what programmers and software development professionalss earn nationally (£55,587). In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £51,631 stretches to roughly £53,726 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Exeter is £30,138. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 71.3% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Exeter?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Programmers and software development professionals in the South West earn £51,631, which is 71.3% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.