How Much Does an Applications Programmer III Make in Cambridge, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Applications Programmer III in Cambridge, UK is £65,602, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £55,315 to £75,667, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £55,315

50TH(Median) £65,602

75TH £75,667

Applications Programmer III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Applications Programmer III Salary	£55,315	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Applications Programmer III Salary	£65,602	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Applications Programmer III Salary	£75,667	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Applications Programmer III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£55,315

Average £65,602/year

£75,667

£4,610

Average £5,467/month

£6,306

£1,064

Average £1,262/week

£1,455

£27

Average £32/hour

£36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£75,667	£6,306	£1,455	£36
Average	£65,602	£5,467	£1,262	£32
25th Percentile	£55,315	£4,610	£1,064	£27

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Applications Programmer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Applications Programmer III is about £65,602 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,467, and a weekly pay of around £1,262. Click the switch button below to see more details about Applications Programmer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Applications Programmer IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Applications Programmer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £58,079 - £64,067, while Intermediate make £58,539 - £64,527, Senior earn £59,768 - £65,602, Specialist earn £64,834 - £70,559, Expert can reach £67,104 - £72,963 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Applications Programmer III	£62,224
Intermediate Level Applications Programmer III	£62,531
Senior Level Applications Programmer III	£63,759
Specialist Level Applications Programmer III	£68,606
Expert Level Applications Programmer III	£70,860

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	8%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Applications Programmer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Applications Programmer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Application Development skills boost pay by a 3%. Even HTML can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Application Development

Application development may refer to: Mobile application development ("app development") or the process of developing desktop application software. Mobile app development is the act or process by which a mobile app is developed for mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones. These applications can be pre-installed on phones during manufacturing platforms, or delivered as web applications using server-side or client-side processing (e.g., JavaScript) to provide an "application-like" experience within a Web browser.

HTML

A computer language that used in creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Applications Programmer III field include Analysis (6%), Application Development (3%), HTML (2%), and Technical Support (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£66,416	Analysis £66,416	6%
Application Development	£64,537	Application Development £64,537	3%
HTML	£63,910	HTML £63,910	2%
Technical Support	£63,910	Technical Support £63,910	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Application Development

1.05%

HTML

1.53%

Technical Support

5.46%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Applications Programmer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Applications Programmer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £67,670 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,123, and Manchester pays around £60,060 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Applications Systems Programmer III or Applications Programmer III?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Applications Systems Programmer III makes less than an Applications Programmer III. An Applications Systems Programmer III earns an average annual salary of £57,371. And an Applications Programmer III earns an average annual salary of £62,657.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Applications Systems Programmer III	Cambridge, UK	£45,999 £61,728
Senior Mainframe Programmer	Cambridge, UK	£50,030 £60,476
Application Programmer/Analyst III	Cambridge, UK	£46,200 £61,997
Applications Systems Programmer IV	Cambridge, UK	£61,834 £92,699
Applications Systems Programmer I	Cambridge, UK	£28,300 £41,760

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