Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in South Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How South Cambridgeshire compares
If you're a programmers and software development professionals in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £60,203. That's 8.3% above what programmers and software development professionalss earn nationally (£55,587). 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 South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 45.6% 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.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near South Cambridgeshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in South Cambridgeshire?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East (which includes South Cambridgeshire) 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 South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. Programmers and software development professionals in the East earn £60,203, which is 45.6% 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 South Cambridgeshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.