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Software Engineer salary in Bristol

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

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Gross salary
£58,000
per year
Take-home
£3,683
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,350
per month
After rent
£2,333
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £58,000 £4,833
Income tax −£10,632 −£886
National Insurance −£3,171 −£264
Net take-home £44,197 £3,683
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,350
Council tax (est.) — −£148
Transport — −£80
After rent — £2,333
Rent-to-income ratio: 37%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Bristol

Middle 50% of Software Engineer earners

25th percentile
£48,000
Median
£58,000
75th percentile
£72,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Bristol? +
The median Software Engineer salary in Bristol is £58,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £48,000 and £72,000. 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 Bristol? +
On a gross salary of £58,000, a Software Engineer in Bristol pays £10,632 in income tax and £3,171 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,683.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Bristol? +
With take-home pay of £3,683/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,350/mo, a Software Engineer in Bristol has £2,333/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 37% (stretched). After council tax (£148/mo) and transport (£80/mo), disposable income is approximately £2,105/mo.

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