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-£61,000 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
£61,620
Mean salary for coding professionals, which is 59.9% more than the overall national mean salary £38,535.
From Mar 2024 to Jul 2024, job openings consistently outnumbered applicants. June and July saw increased interest which can be attributed to the rising cost of living prompting job searches. Demand is expected to rise this month as part of the ‘September Surge’ in hiring.
Job demand vs
applicant volume
56.22% were listed on Adzuna as hybrid/remote and 43.78% 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 20,709 openings, reflecting its status as a major tech hub. The South East follows with 7,583 openings, and the North West with 6,086. 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 65,809 unique Adzuna job board listings between 1st March 2024 and 31st August 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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