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Software Engineer salary in Newcastle

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
£750
per month
After rent
£2,303
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) — −£750
Council tax (est.) — −£112
Transport — −£75
After rent — £2,303
Rent-to-income ratio: 25%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Newcastle

Middle 50% of Software Engineer earners

25th percentile
£38,000
Median
£46,000
75th percentile
£58,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Newcastle? +
The median Software Engineer salary in Newcastle is £46,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £38,000 and £58,000. 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 Newcastle? +
On a gross salary of £46,000, a Software Engineer in Newcastle 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 Newcastle? +
With take-home pay of £3,053/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £750/mo, a Software Engineer in Newcastle has £2,303/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 25% (comfortable). After council tax (£112/mo) and transport (£75/mo), disposable income is approximately £2,116/mo.

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