Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Wales reached £45,942, sitting 17.4% below the national median of £55,587. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £45,942 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,047. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, so programmers and software development professionalss sit 46.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £45,942 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,047 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Programmers and software development professionals salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £45,942 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the Wales earn 17.4% 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Programmers and software development professionals in the Wales earn £45,942, which is 46.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.