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Hourly Wage for Software Systems Programmer II Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Software Systems Programmer II?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Software Systems Programmer II in the United States is $46, which translates to an annual salary of about $96,159.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42 to $50 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39 per hour
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Software Systems Programmer II Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $104,035 $8,670 $2,001 $50
Average $96,159 $8,013 $1,849 $46
25th Percentile $87,768 $7,314 $1,688 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Software Systems Programmer II Salaries

A Software Systems Programmer II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Systems Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Systems Programmer II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Software Systems Programmer I (0-2 years): $79,480
  • Software Systems Programmer II (2-4 years): $96,159
  • Software Systems Programmer III (4-7 years): $118,450
  • Software Systems Programmer IV (7+ years): $138,446
  • Software Systems Programmer V (7-10 years): $159,377
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Software Systems Programmer I0-2 years$79,480
Software Systems Programmer II2-4 years$96,159
Software Systems Programmer III4-7 years$118,450
Software Systems Programmer IV7+ years$138,446
Software Systems Programmer V7-10 years$159,377
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Top Paying Cities for Software Systems Programmer IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $121,285
  • San Francisco: $120,093
  • Oakland: $117,429

What Skills Can Increase a Software Systems Programmer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Data Processing (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
  • Operating System (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.
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Commitment 3.33%
Data Processing 3.33%
Operating System 3.33%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Software Systems Programmer II's salary.
  • Staff Training: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Staff Training
 $124,045
29%
Python
 $116,352
21%
Consulting
 $115,391
20%
Configuration Management
 $112,506
17%
Computer Science
 $106,736
11%
Programming Language
 $105,775
10%
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How Education impacts a Software Systems Programmer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Software Systems Programmer IIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Software Systems Programmer II with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $84,929 and $90,184).

Software Systems Programmer II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Software Systems Programmer II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.9%
High School 5.9%
Associates 11.8%
Bachelors 47.1%
Masters 35.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Software Systems Programmer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Systems Programmer II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$87,768
Average $96,159/year
$104,035
$7,314
Average $8,013/month
$8,670
$1,688
Average $1,849/week
$2,001
$42
Average $46/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $104,035 $8,670 $2,001 $50
Average $96,159 $8,013 $1,849 $46
25th Percentile $87,768 $7,314 $1,688 $42

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FAQ about Software Systems Programmer II

1. What are the responsibilities of Software Systems Programmer II?

Reviews, analyzes, develops, installs, and modifies operating systems. Detects, diagnoses, and reports related problems. Writes scripts and code to customize and configure platforms and infrastructure. Gathers and evaluates specifications and prepares technical documentation. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Software Systems Programmer II

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Data Processing: Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.

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Operating System: Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.

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