Software Engineer/Developer
UK > Scotland
As of 18 February 2026, there is not enough information available from job vacancies posted within the last 6 months to determine the median Software Engineer/Developer salary in Scotland.
| 6 months to 18 Feb 2026 |
Same period 2025 | Same period 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | - | - | 180 |
| Rank change year-on-year | - | - | +38 |
| Permanent jobs requiring a Developer/Software Engineer | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| As % of all permanent jobs in Scotland | - | - | 1.09% |
| As % of the Job Titles category | - | - | 1.13% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10th Percentile | - | - | - |
| 25th Percentile | - | - | £46,250 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | - | - | £47,500 |
| Median % change year-on-year | - | - | -17.39% |
| 75th Percentile | - | - | £48,750 |
| 90th Percentile | - | - | - |
| UK median annual salary | £130,000 | £95,000 | £110,000 |
| % change year-on-year | +36.84% | -13.64% | +22.22% |
All Permanent IT Job Roles
Scotland
For comparison with the information above, the following table provides summary statistics for all permanent IT job vacancies in Scotland. Most job vacancies include a discernible job title that can be normalized. As such, the figures in the second row provide an indication of the number of permanent jobs in our overall sample.
| Permanent vacancies in Scotland with a recognized job title | 2,750 | 2,221 | 3,980 |
| % of permanent jobs with a recognized job title | 91.76% | 91.89% | 96.23% |
| Number of salaries quoted | 1,388 | 983 | 2,220 |
| 10th Percentile | £28,000 | £31,250 | £25,000 |
| 25th Percentile | £31,250 | £40,000 | £32,688 |
| Median annual salary (50th Percentile) | £45,000 | £55,000 | £50,000 |
| Median % change year-on-year | -18.18% | +10.00% | -13.04% |
| 75th Percentile | £67,500 | £72,500 | £65,000 |
| 90th Percentile | £85,000 | £93,778 | £80,000 |
| UK median annual salary | £55,000 | £60,000 | £55,000 |
| % change year-on-year | -8.33% | +9.09% | -8.33% |
Developer/Software Engineer
Job Vacancy Trend in Scotland
Historical trend showing the proportion of permanent IT job postings featuring 'Developer/Software Engineer' in the job title relative to all permanent IT jobs advertised in Scotland.
Developer/Software Engineer
Salary Trend in Scotland
Salary distribution trend for Developer/Software Engineer job vacancies in Scotland.
