Developer Job Trends in Edinburgh
Developer
Scotland > Edinburgh
The median Developer salary in Edinburgh is £58,861 per year, according to job vacancies posted during the 6 months leading to 7 November 2026.
The table below compares current salary benchmarking and summary statistics with the previous two years.
| 6 months to 7 Nov 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 13 | 56 | 10 |
| Rank change year-on-year | +43 | -46 | +3 |
| Permanent Developer jobs | 79 | 33 | 160 |
| As % of all permanent jobs in Edinburgh | 6.57% | 3.75% | 12.84% |
| As % of the Job Titles category | 6.88% | 4.45% | 13.46% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 64 | 32 | 96 |
| 10th Percentile | - | £28,250 | £40,000 |
| 25th Percentile | £45,000 | £40,000 | £48,250 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £58,861 | £67,500 | £56,250 |
| Median % change year-on-year | -12.80% | +20.00% | -2.17% |
| 75th Percentile | £65,000 | £100,000 | £65,000 |
| 90th Percentile | £90,000 | - | £70,000 |
| Scotland median annual salary | £65,000 | £65,000 | £52,500 |
| % change year-on-year | - | +23.81% | -4.55% |
All Permanent IT Job Roles
Edinburgh
For comparison with the information above, the following table provides summary statistics for all permanent IT job adverts in Edinburgh matching a recognised job title. The table also shows what proportion of all permanent IT job adverts they make up.
| 6 months to 7 Nov 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent job adverts in Edinburgh matching a recognised job title | 1,149 | 742 | 1,189 |
| % of permanent job adverts matching a recognised job title | 95.51% | 84.32% | 95.43% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 699 | 329 | 531 |
| 10th Percentile | £32,750 | £25,000 | £35,000 |
| 25th Percentile | £45,000 | £28,250 | £45,000 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £65,000 | £50,000 | £55,000 |
| Median % change year-on-year | +30.00% | -9.09% | -8.33% |
| 75th Percentile | £76,075 | £72,500 | £74,145 |
| 90th Percentile | £98,750 | £90,000 | £85,000 |
| Scotland median annual salary | £55,000 | £45,000 | £52,500 |
| % change year-on-year | +22.22% | -14.29% | +5.00% |
Developer Job Vacancy Trend in Edinburgh
Historical trend showing the proportion of permanent Developer job postings relative to all permanent IT jobs advertised in Edinburgh.
Developer Salary Trend in Edinburgh
Salary distribution trend for Developer job vacancies in Edinburgh.
Developer Salary Histogram in Edinburgh
Salary distribution for Developer jobs in Edinburgh over the 6 months to 7 November 2026.
Developer Skill Set Top 30 Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in Edinburgh
For the 6 months to 7 November 2026, Developer job ads cited the following skills and capabilities in order of popularity. The figures indicate the absolute number of co-occurrences and as a proportion of all permanent Developer job ads across the Edinburgh region.
| Rank | Skill | Share | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Python | 24.1% | 19 |
| 2 | .NET | 17.7% | 14 |
| 2 | C# | 17.7% | 14 |
| 4 | Django | 16.5% | 13 |
| 5 | Java | 13.9% | 11 |
| 6 | AI | 11.4% | 9 |
| 7 | Full-Stack Development | 10.1% | 8 |
| 7 | Microsoft | 10.1% | 8 |
| 9 | Agile | 8.9% | 7 |
| 9 | Middleware | 8.9% | 7 |
| 9 | Software Engineering | 8.9% | 7 |
| 12 | Azure | 7.6% | 6 |
| 12 | JavaScript | 7.6% | 6 |
| 12 | React | 7.6% | 6 |
| 12 | SQL | 7.6% | 6 |
| 16 | Analytics | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | ASP.NET | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | ASP.NET Web API | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | Azure Cosmos DB | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | Azure SQL Database | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | Broadband | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | Coaching | 5.1% | 4 |
| 16 | Power Platform | 5.1% | 4 |
| 24 | .NET Core | 3.8% | 3 |
| 24 | ASP.NET Core | 3.8% | 3 |
| 24 | Blazor | 3.8% | 3 |
| 24 | Copilot Studio | 3.8% | 3 |
| 24 | Digital Transformation Programme | 3.8% | 3 |
| 24 | Don't repeat yourself (DRY) | 3.8% | 3 |
| 24 | LINQ | 3.8% | 3 |
Developer Skill Set Co-Occurring Skills & Capabilities in Edinburgh by Category
The table below expands on the one above by listing co-occurrences one category at a time. It covers the same employment type, locality and period, with up to 20 co-occurrences in each category.
Job Titles
| Rank | Job Title | Share | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Software Developer | 40.5% | 32 |
| 2 | Senior Developer | 26.6% | 21 |
| 3 | Python Developer | 22.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Python/Django Developer | 15.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Senior Java Developer | 13.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Senior Software Developer | 10.1% | 8 |
| 7 | Artificial Intelligence Developer | 8.9% | 7 |
| 7 | Middleware Developer | 8.9% | 7 |
| 9 | .NET Developer | 5.1% | 4 |
| 9 | Full-Stack Developer | 5.1% | 4 |
| 11 | Angular Developer | 1.3% | 1 |
| 11 | Dynamics 365 Developer | 1.3% | 1 |
| 11 | Senior .NET Developer | 1.3% | 1 |
| 11 | Senior Mobile Developer | 1.3% | 1 |
| 11 | Web Developer | 1.3% | 1 |