UK Salary Guide
Backend salary · SQL
The median backend salary with SQL is £57,500, based on 154 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live SQL jobs.
Last updated 14 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · SQL.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 4 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| Mid | 103 | £55,000 | £50,000 |
| Senior | 38 | £65,000 | £62,500 |
| Expert | 9 | £90,000 | £72,500 |
Salary range distribution
How many · s backend roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 3 |
| £30k - £50k | 40 |
| £50k - £70k | 74 |
| £70k - £90k | 26 |
| £90k - £120k | 9 |
| £120k - £150k | 1 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Backend salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · SQL, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 45 | £57,500 | £46,250 |
| Hybrid | 70 | £62,500 | £57,500 |
| Remote | 39 | £65,000 | £55,000 |
Recent Backend jobs · SQL
Senior .NET Backend Developer
Oscar Technology · York
£60,000 - £70,000 p/y
Full Stack Developer
Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Limited · Upminster
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Junior Full Stack Developer
Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Limited · Upminster
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Senior C# Developer – Full Stack / API / AI
Adria Solutions · Warrington
£55,000 - £65,000 p/y
Senior Software Developer
Morgan Spencer · Central London
£66,000 - £66,000 p/y
Lead Software Engineer
Script and Dot Ltd · Portsmouth
£70,000 - £75,000 p/y
Software Developer
Morgan Spencer · London
£58,000 - £60,000 p/y
Senior Front Office Production Engineer
Harvey Nash · London
£80,000 - £100,000 p/y
Frequently asked questions
What is the average backend developer salary in the UK?
The median backend developer salary in the UK sits in the £65k - £85k band depending on experience level. Senior and lead backend roles regularly command £100k+.
Do backend developer salaries vary by city?
Yes — London roles typically pay 15-20% more than the national median. Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh cluster slightly above the median, while many remote-first roles pay the national median regardless of where you live.
Which tech stack pays the most for backend roles?
Go, Rust and Elixir roles tend to sit at the top of the salary band, with Java and Python roles clustered around the median. Senior platform engineers with Kubernetes experience command a noticeable premium.