Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Richmond upon Thames
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Richmond upon Thames compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median programmers and software development professionals salary in the London reached £74,284, sitting 33.6% above the national median of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £74,284 stretches to roughly £63,818 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Richmond upon Thames is £35,263. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 110.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Richmond upon Thames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Richmond upon Thames?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the London (which includes Richmond upon Thames) 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 Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Richmond upon Thames is £35,263. Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn £74,284, which is 110.7% 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 Richmond upon Thames. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.