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Software Performance Engineer Salaries in United Kingdom
Base pay
£37K - £57K/yr
£46K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£3K/yrAverage
£1K - £6K/yrRange
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026303 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Software Performance Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Performance Engineer is £48,406 per year or £23 per hour, with top earners making up to £79,420 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from £38,067 (25th percentile) to £62,314 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 303 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Performance Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Performance Engineer is £62,314 per year, £5,193 per month or £30 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Performance Engineer is £38,067 per year, £3,172 per month or £18 per hour.
About 66.36% of Software Performance Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,803 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Software Performance Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Software Performance Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £30,884 and £79,420 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £48,406 following the average career path of a Software Performance Engineer.
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