Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
In 2025, programmers and software development professionalss working in the London took home a median salary of £74,284 — that's 33.6% above the national average of £55,587. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £74,284 has an effective purchasing power closer to £63,818. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 10.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £74,284 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,818 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in City of London?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £74,284 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn 33.6% above the national median of £55,587. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn £74,284, which is 10.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.