iOS Developer Salary UK 2026
Last updated: June 2026 • 7 min read • Written by: ClickMasters HR Team • Reviewed by: Reviewed annually
Direct Answer
iOS Developer salaries from GBP28,000-GBP48,000 to GBP800-GBP1,220/day. SwiftUI (declarative UI -- replacing UIKit for new development) commands premium. Swift Concurrency (async/await, actors) commands premium. HealthKit (Apple health data -- NHS HealthTech Apple Health integration) commands NHS premium. MHRA SaMD App Store distribution (Apple Review + MHRA navigation) commands MedTech premium.
Market Outlook
iOS Developers build native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI (declarative UI since 2019). In 2026 UK iOS developers in regulated sectors are valued for NHS Login P5/P9 integration, MHRA SaMD App Store compliance, and FCA Consumer Duty mobile UX design.
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IR35 Tax Position
Day rates assume outside IR35. Inside IR35 contractor day rates in the UK are typically 15–25% higher to compensate for the lack of tax efficiency and additional payroll costs. ClickMasters engineers are directly employed by us, representing **zero IR35 risk** for clients.
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Approximately GBP84,000-GBP132,000 mid-level. London +20-30%.
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