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Software Engineer salary in Edinburgh

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

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Gross salary
£55,000
per year
Take-home
£3,396
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,100
per month
After rent
£2,296
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £55,000 £4,583
Income tax −£11,138 −£928
National Insurance −£3,111 −£259
Net take-home £40,751 £3,396
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,100
Council tax (est.) — −£155
Transport — −£62
After rent — £2,296
Rent-to-income ratio: 32%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Edinburgh

Middle 50% of Software Engineer earners

25th percentile
£45,000
Median
£55,000
75th percentile
£68,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Edinburgh? +
The median Software Engineer salary in Edinburgh is £55,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £45,000 and £68,000. 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 Edinburgh? +
On a gross salary of £55,000, a Software Engineer in Edinburgh pays £11,138 in income tax and £3,111 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,396.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Edinburgh? +
With take-home pay of £3,396/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,100/mo, a Software Engineer in Edinburgh has £2,296/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 32% (comfortable). After council tax (£155/mo) and transport (£62/mo), disposable income is approximately £2,079/mo.

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