Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Rochford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Rochford compares
The median pay for programmers and software development professionalss in the East stood at £60,203 in 2025, placing them 8.3% above the UK-wide figure of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £60,203 stretches to roughly £61,874 in real spending power. Compared to the Rochford average across all roles (£26,706), programmers and software development professionalss take home 125.4% more.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Rochford?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes Rochford) 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 Rochford 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 Rochford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochford is £26,706. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 125.4% 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 Rochford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.