How much do remote developers in the United Kingdom expect to make? $72,177 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in the United Kingdom are around average for Western Europe.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
I've a wealth of experience working as a software engineer within companies big and small. I'm primarily a full-stack engineer, working with HTML and modern JS frameworks on the frontend, and Javascript/Python backends and APIs. I've got experience working with production systems handling 1000s of requests a minute, distributed microservice architectures, python monoliths and more. I've also got a lot of experience with games engines, having built mobile games and VR applications, as well as releasing several react native mobile apps, working as a data scientist and with AI. But there's more to programming than just that, I've got experience with what programming looks like in the real world, whether that's working effectively with others, Agile methodologies, communicating to stakeholders, design, and more. I've worked in a range of companies doing things in all sorts of different ways and I can teach you what works, what doesn't, what a real world job is like, and more.
I’m a dedicated software engineer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in Ruby and Rails development. My primary focus has been building and optimizing payments and financial systems, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions for complex transactional workflows. Beyond Rails, I’ve worked with JavaScript, Golang, Elixir, Python, and other technologies, giving me a broad technical foundation to approach diverse challenges. I’m also skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines, leveraging Docker, and automating workflows with GitHub Actions to streamline development and deployment processes. In addition to my industry experience, I’ve served as a university IOT teacher, combining my technical expertise with a passion for teaching. Whether it’s debugging code, designing architecture for financial systems, or mastering best practices, I enjoy mentoring developers and empowering them to succeed. Let’s collaborate to solve your coding challenges and elevate your projects to the next level!
Front End/UI Developer with extensive experience regarding the visual apprehension of user interfaces (HTML/CSS/JS). However, I also have proven experience developing the front end functionality for React, React Native and VueJS applications. My particular speciality is CSS, so if you're trying to understand and learn this, give me a shout! Additionally, reach out if you need any help with GIT.
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