Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
Based on 2025 data, programmers and software development professionalss in the North East earned £54,279 at the median — 2.4% below the national benchmark of £55,587. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £54,279 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,243. The all-jobs average in Sunderland is £28,214. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 92.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £54,279 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,243 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Sunderland?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) is £54,279 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 Sunderland compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn 2.4% 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Programmers and software development professionals in the North East earn £54,279, which is 92.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.