Average Programmers and software development professionals Salary in Tower Hamlets
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Tower Hamlets compares
Based on 2025 data, programmers and software development professionalss in the London earned £74,284 at the median — 33.6% above the national benchmark of £55,587. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £74,284 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £63,818. The all-jobs average in Tower Hamlets is £59,974. By comparison, programmers and software development professionalss earn 23.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £74,284 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,818 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average programmers and software development professionals salary in Tower Hamlets?
The median programmers and software development professionals salary in the London (which includes Tower Hamlets) is £74,284 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 Tower Hamlets compare to the UK average?
Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn 33.6% above the national median of £55,587. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is programmers and software development professionals a well-paid job in Tower Hamlets compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tower Hamlets is £59,974. Programmers and software development professionals in the London earn £74,284, which is 23.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for programmers and software development professionalss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Tower Hamlets. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.