IT Project and Programme Managers
£53,186
Average salary
46 hours
Average weekly hours
2.84%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Programmers and software development professionals
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2134
Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems on a range of platforms in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.
Common tasks include:
- examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs
- undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions
- writes and codes individual programs according to specifications
- develops user interfaces
- tests and corrects software programs
- writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development)
- implements and evaluates the software
- plans and maintains database structures
- writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users
- develops website and website interfaces and establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Programmers and software development professionals
Regional employment: Programmers and software development professionals
Future employment: Programmers and software development professionals
Top 12 industries: Programmers and software development professionals
Alternative & related job titles: Programmers and software development professionals
Analyst-programmer Database developer Games designer Interactive designer Mobile app developer Programmer Software engineer Website builder
Equality focus: Programmers and software development professionals
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£35,979
Female average annual salary
£55,793
Male average annual salary
42
Female average weekly hours
47
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Programmers and software development professionals
Workforce gender: Programmers and software development professionals
Breakdown by region
£58,921
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£46,929
Wales - lowest annual average salary
47
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
45
North East (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Programmers and software development professionals
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Programmers and software development professionals
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£23,464)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age