UK Developers Top the Pay Charts in Europe—and Almost the World
According to CodinGame, a platform that’s basically a cast‑away detective for tech talent, the UK sits on the high‑pay throne of Europe and is third on the global list of tech payers.
Europe’s Tech Salary Breakdown
- UK – $64,315 per year
- Netherlands – $64,045
- Germany – $58,503
While the UK outpaces France by almost a quarter (23 %) – $52,052 there – it’s still a distant cousin to the US, where tech salaries sky‑rocket to $83,082. That’s nearly 30 % higher than what our UK coders earn. The US remains the globe’s top tech salary hotspot.
Global Comparisons
Down in the East and West where tech dreams are still catching fire, developers in India and Brazil earn a modest $20,750 and $21,243 respectively – the lowest on the world map.
UK Salary Spotlight (in GBP)
- CTO (£84,360)
- Software Architect (£74,760)
- Back‑end Developer (£51,300)
Aude Barral, co‑founder of CodinGame, shares her thoughts:
“The UK has cemented its place as one of the world’s top tech hubs, and developers can command some of the highest salaries in the global job market,” she says. “With high demand for skilled developers across all sectors, the very best talent is headhunted and can name their price.”
“But this demand has exposed a supply crunch, especially for roles like DevOps. Over 50 % of UK recruiters admit they’ll struggle to fill such positions at the end of 2021. It could be a long‑term issue as we emerge from the pandemic.”
“A possible fix? Tap into highly skilled, considerably cheaper talent in places like India and Brazil. With many UK companies embracing remote work, a cross‑continent tech team might just be the future.”
So, while UK devs are making a pretty good pot of dough, the global market is still a fascinating mix of high‑ballers and bargain‑hunters. Stay tuned—remote teams might redefine the talent landscape in the weeks ahead!
