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Software Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Birmingham and Manchester: Average gross pay is 7% higher in Manchester. Cost of living is 19% cheaper in Birmingham. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Birmingham is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.2/10 compared to 7.1/10.

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Birmingham
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Manchester

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
£54,000/yr
£58,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
£28,000
£30,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
£48,000
£52,000
Senior Developer Pay
£70,000
£76,000
Lead / Architect Pay
£88,000
£95,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
£1,000
£1,200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
£660
£800
Groceries (Monthly)
£340
£360
Public Transport Pass
£100
£110
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
£155
£168
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
£1,710/mo
CHEAPER
£2,099/mo

🧾 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
£2,800/mo
£3,033/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.1
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
£1,090/mo
£934/mo
Months to Save £10,000
~10 months
~11 months
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