Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Ipswich compares
For programmers and software development professionalss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £60,203. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £55,587 — making this 8.3% above the norm. 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. The all-jobs average in Ipswich is £30,605. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 96.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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.
Programmers and software development professionals salary across UK regions
Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Ipswich
Salary data is by ONS region. Ipswich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Programmers and software development professionals Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Programmers and software development professionals salary guide →Find Programmers and software jobs in Ipswich
Explore roles paying around £60,203/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Ipswich?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes Ipswich) 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ipswich is £30,605. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 96.7% 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 Ipswich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.