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Front End Developer Salary UK 2026 — React, Vue, TypeScript
Front end developer salary UK - what React, Vue, TypeScript, and Angular engineers earn in 2026
Front end development is the single largest hiring discipline in UK tech, with 124 live listings currently on Geekery.io. The UK median salary for front end developers is £55,000 — slightly below backend, reflecting the wider range of experience levels in the discipline.
This article breaks down UK front end developer pay by framework, seniority, and city using Geekery.io's salary data.
Front end developer salary by framework
| Framework | Mid-level median | Senior median | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| React + TypeScript | £62,500 | £85,000 | Dominant in UK job ads |
| Vue + TypeScript | £60,000 | £82,500 | Strong in product-led scale-ups |
| Angular | £60,000 | £82,500 | Concentrated in enterprise |
| Svelte / SvelteKit | £65,000 | £87,500 | Premium for newer skills |
| Next.js / full-stack React | £65,000 | £90,000 | Premium for full-stack capability |
React dominates UK front end job ads by a 3-to-1 margin over Vue and Angular. Svelte commands a small premium at senior level because of the smaller pool of experienced engineers.
Front end developer salary by city
| City | Median | Senior median |
|---|---|---|
| London | £70,000 | £95,000 |
| Manchester | £55,000 | £78,000 |
| Bristol | £57,500 | £80,000 |
| Edinburgh | £60,000 | £82,500 |
| Leeds | £52,500 | £75,000 |
| Birmingham | £50,000 | £72,500 |
| Remote (UK-based) | £57,500 | £82,500 |
London adds a 25%+ premium over national median — slightly more than for backend roles. Front end is the most remote-friendly discipline in UK tech: roughly 60% of listings offer full remote within the UK.
Front end developer salary by seniority
- Junior (0–2 years): £30,000–£45,000
- Mid-level (3–6 years): £50,000–£70,000
- Senior (7–10 years): £75,000–£95,000
- Staff / Principal (10+ years): £100,000–£135,000
The senior jump is the largest in absolute terms. Staff-level front end engineers often own design systems, platform UI, or cross-team technical strategy.
Design engineering — the highest-paying front end specialism
Design engineering has emerged as a premium front end specialism that combines high-fidelity UI work with full engineering capability. Design engineers typically earn 15–25% above the standard front end salary at the same level:
- Mid-level design engineer: £65,000–£85,000
- Senior design engineer: £90,000–£115,000
This is one of the fastest-growing UK tech roles and disproportionately remote-friendly.
How to use this data
- Browse [current front end developer jobs](/jobs/frontend/) on Geekery.io
- See the [full front end salary breakdown](/salaries/frontend/) for city and experience detail
FAQ
Q: What's the average front end developer salary in the UK? A: UK median is £55,000, with mid-level roles paying £50,000–£70,000 and senior roles £75,000–£95,000.
Q: Is React or Vue more in demand in the UK?
A: React dominates by a 3-to-1 margin. Vue is the clear second.
Q: Do front end developers earn less than back end?
A: At the same seniority, yes — typically 10–15% less, reflecting the wider experience range in front end roles. Senior and staff roles converge.