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Software Development Director Salaries in United Kingdom
Base pay
£73K - £111K/yr
£90K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£15K/yrAverage
£10K - £21K/yrRange
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Director of Software Development
£73K–£111K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Director of Software Development salaries
The average salary for Director of Software Development is £104,385 per year or £50 per hour, with top earners making up to £161,599 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £83,210 (25th percentile) to £131,246 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Director of Software Development employees.
The highest salary for Director of Software Development is £131,246 per year, £10,937 per month or £63 per hour.
The lowest salary for Director of Software Development is £83,210 per year, £6,934 per month or £40 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Director of Software Development ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,441 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 67.20% of Director of Software Development professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £14,503 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Director of Software Development in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Director of Software Development professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £67,982 and £161,599 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £104,385 following the average career path of a Director of Software Development.
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