Coding and 

software development 

We've partnered with job board Adzuna to provide you with the latest job market insights.

Coding mean salaries stayed stable at £58,000-£62,000 annually, consistently exceeding the national average. This stability indicates steady demand and confirms coding as a lucrative profession in the UK job market.

Salary trend

£62,217

Mean salary for coding professionals, which is 59.6% more than the overall national mean salary £38,972.

Overall,  job openings consistently outnumbered applicants with a couple of peaks in job seeker interest throughout the period. There were a total of 64,805 unique postings on Adzuna between June and November, showing a strong demand for coding professionals.

Job demand vs 

applicant volume

56.03% were listed on Adzuna as hybrid/remote and 43.97% on-site. This split reflects a shift towards flexible work while acknowledging some roles require physical presence for collaboration, equipment access, or security reasons.

Working patterns

This data demonstrates that the need for coding professionals goes beyond just tech, spanning various different industries. 

Industries hiring

14%

more promotions for certified professionals (source: Access Perks).

Job seeker interest data is calculated by analysing how many views each posting on the Adzuna website receives and comparing this to the overall posting views in the advertised location. 

London leads coding job demand with 20,436 openings, reflecting its status as a major tech hub. The South East follows with 7,293 openings, and the North West with 5,779. This distribution aligns with regional concentrations of tech companies and tech-reliant industries.

Demand by area

Where does this data come from?

These insights into the coding and software development job market have been sourced from 64,805 unique Adzuna job board listings between 1st June 2024 and 30th November 2024. 

The purpose of this is to give you insight into the job market that can guide your career choices, training, and development, ensuring better alignment with market demands.

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