Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Hartlepool UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Hartlepool 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. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,279 has an effective purchasing power closer to £60,243. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Hartlepool UA is £28,204, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 92.5% 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 Hartlepool UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Hartlepool UA is in the North 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 Hartlepool UA?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the North East (which includes Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hartlepool UA is £28,204. Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn £54,279, which is 92.5% 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 Hartlepool UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.