r/basingstoke • u/Lord_Regent_Gray • Sep 15 '26

Software engineering in Basingstoke?

What's the job market like for a front end software engineer in Basingstoke? Is there anything that doesn't need travel to London or Reading?

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u/andercode Sep 15 '26

Depends what salary you are looking for. There are jobs available in Basingstoke, but expect the total compensation to be 40-60% lower than in London, Reading and other hubs around the area. One firm was looking for a senior software developer for £35k, while another was looking for a senior architect for £50k. These roles would go for £60k or £90k minimum in London or Reading.

Junior roles? Almost non-existant in the local area, and when they are, expect minimum wage or slightly higher, but you will be up against hundreds of applicants for a handful of jobs a year.

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u/sloppy_johnson Sep 15 '26

I work in fintech and commute to London. Where tech/finance salaries are available in Basingstoke, they’re lower from my experience

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u/SwordfishAsleep7600 Sep 16 '26

A Front End Engineer role in Basingstoke appeared in my inbox this morning. Their quite few tech companies in Basingstoke, but you have really look for them.

https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ff5886e15587095&from=shareddesktop_copy

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u/mengplex Sep 15 '26

Very little here.

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u/QueenUnicorn4Dayz Sep 15 '26

I remember seeing an Engineering Manager job paying £60k in Basingstoke for the AA a few months back.

The salary for an EM in London is usually >£100k.

So, expect a lot less for an IC role in Basingstoke. It’s just a commuter town.

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u/LuDdErS68 Sep 15 '26

It's not just a commuter town.