Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in South Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Derbyshire compares
In practical terms, a programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earned a median of £48,744 during 2025, which works out to 12.3% below the UK-wide median of £55,587. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £48,744 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,098. Compared to the South Derbyshire average across all roles (£32,938), programmers and software development professionalss take home 48.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £48,744 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,098 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near South Derbyshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in South Derbyshire?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Derbyshire) is £48,744 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 Derbyshire compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn 12.3% below the national median of £55,587. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in South Derbyshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938. Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn £48,744, which is 48.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Derbyshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.