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Software Engineer salary in Cardiff

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

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Gross salary
£46,000
per year
Take-home
£3,053
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£900
per month
After rent
£2,153
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £46,000 £3,833
Income tax −£6,686 −£557
National Insurance −£2,674 −£223
Net take-home £36,640 £3,053
Rent (1-bed median) — −£900
Council tax (est.) — −£132
Transport — −£50
After rent — £2,153
Rent-to-income ratio: 29%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Cardiff

Middle 50% of Software Engineer earners

25th percentile
£37,000
Median
£46,000
75th percentile
£57,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Cardiff? +
The median Software Engineer salary in Cardiff is £46,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £37,000 and £57,000. 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 Cardiff? +
On a gross salary of £46,000, a Software Engineer in Cardiff pays £6,686 in income tax and £2,674 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,053.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Cardiff? +
With take-home pay of £3,053/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £900/mo, a Software Engineer in Cardiff has £2,153/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 29% (comfortable). After council tax (£132/mo) and transport (£50/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,971/mo.

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