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IT Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Leeds and Birmingham: Average gross pay is 4% higher in Birmingham. Cost of living is 7% cheaper in Birmingham. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Leeds is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.3/10 compared to 7.2/10.

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Leeds
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Birmingham

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
£57,000/yr
£59,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
£30,000
£30,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
£50,000
£52,000
Senior Developer Pay
£74,000
£76,000
Lead / Architect Pay
£93,000
£95,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
£1,000
£1,000
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
£650
£660
Groceries (Monthly)
£335
£340
Public Transport Pass
£98
£100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
£152
£155
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
£1,838/mo
£1,710/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
20%
Social Security Deduction
12%
12%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
£2,917/mo
£3,033/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
£1,079/mo
£1,323/mo
Months to Save £10,000
~12 months
~10 months
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