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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 Leeds and Dublin: Average gross pay is 31% higher in Dublin. Cost of living is 38% cheaper in Leeds. 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 6.5/10.

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Leeds
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Dublin

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
£52,000/yr
€68,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
£28,000
€38,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
£46,000
€62,000
Senior Developer Pay
£68,000
€92,000
Lead / Architect Pay
£86,000
€115,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
£1,000
€2,000
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
£650
€1,300
Groceries (Monthly)
£335
€420
Public Transport Pass
£98
€140
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
£152
€210
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
£1,838/mo
CHEAPER
€2,943/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
20%
Social Security Deduction
12%
4%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
£2,683/mo
€3,902/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
£845/mo
€959/mo
Months to Save £10,000
~12 months
~13 months
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