Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
A programmers and software development professionals working in the London could expect a median salary of £74,284 in 2025 — 33.6% above the national figure 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. Compared to the Merton average across all roles (£32,983), programmers and software development professionalss take home 125.2% more.
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 Merton?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn £74,284, which is 125.2% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.