Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in South Holland
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Holland compares
In 2025, programmers and software development professionalss working in the East Midlands took home a median salary of £48,744 — that's 12.3% below the national average of £55,587. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £48,744 stretches to roughly £53,098 in real spending power. Compared to the South Holland average across all roles (£27,809), programmers and software development professionalss take home 75.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in South Holland?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Holland) 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 Holland 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 Holland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Holland is £27,809. Programmers and software development professionals in the East Midlands earn £48,744, which is 75.3% 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 Holland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.