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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 New York and London: Average gross pay is 73% higher in New York. Cost of living is 38% cheaper in London. With higher take-home and lower expenses, London is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.2/10 compared to 5.8/10.

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New York
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London

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$130,000/yr
HIGHER
£75,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$75,000
£38,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$110,000
£65,000
Senior Developer Pay
$160,000
£95,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$200,000
£120,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$3,500
£2,200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$2,200
£1,400
Groceries (Monthly)
$600
£450
Public Transport Pass
$130
£160
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$300
£200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,835/mo
£3,010/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
20%
Social Security Deduction
8%
12%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$6,142/mo
£3,791/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
5.8
6.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,307/mo
£781/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~13 months
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