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Software Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£63,078 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£52,609 £63,078 £156,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Software Architect in United Kingdom is £63,078 per year as of July 2026, based on 50 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £52,609, while senior specialists can earn up to £156,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £850 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Software Architect.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Software Architect over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Software Architect in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	275	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Software Architect	50	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	17	0	0
Entry Level	£52,609
Junior	£55,556
Median Salary	£63,078
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£80,000
Expert / Top Earners	£156,000

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