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Software Engineer salary in Aberdeen

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£50,000
per year
Take-home
£3,164
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,050
per month
After rent
£2,114
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £50,000 £4,167
Income tax −£9,038 −£753
National Insurance −£2,994 −£250
Net take-home £37,968 £3,164
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,050
Council tax (est.) — −£148
Transport — −£60
After rent — £2,114
Rent-to-income ratio: 33%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Aberdeen

Middle 50% of Software Engineer earners

25th percentile
£42,000
Median
£50,000
75th percentile
£62,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Aberdeen? +
The median Software Engineer salary in Aberdeen is £50,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £42,000 and £62,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £53,000.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Software Engineer in Aberdeen? +
On a gross salary of £50,000, a Software Engineer in Aberdeen pays £9,038 in income tax and £2,994 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,164.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Aberdeen? +
With take-home pay of £3,164/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,050/mo, a Software Engineer in Aberdeen has £2,114/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 33% (comfortable). After council tax (£148/mo) and transport (£60/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,906/mo.

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