Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Harlow
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Harlow compares
A programmers and software development professionals working in the East could expect a median salary of £60,203 in 2025 — 8.3% above the national figure of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £60,203 stretches to roughly £61,874 in real spending power. Compared to the Harlow average across all roles (£32,320), programmers and software development professionalss take home 86.3% 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 Harlow
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Harlow?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes Harlow) 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 Harlow 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 Harlow compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 86.3% 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 Harlow. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.