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Salary range based on experience level
The median salary and typical pay rates for a Principal Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £75,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 69 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £65,196, while senior specialists can earn up to £104,964. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £570 per day.
Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Principal Software Engineer.
Salary distribution for jobs citing Principal Software Engineer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.
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Number of live job vacancies over time for Principal Software Engineer in United Kingdom.
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