Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Fenland
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Fenland 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. 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 Fenland is £27,005, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 122.9% 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 Fenland
Salary data is by ONS region. Fenland 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 Fenland?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes Fenland) 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 Fenland 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 Fenland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Fenland is £27,005. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 122.9% 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 Fenland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.