As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Applications Programmer III in Edinburgh, UK is £63,785, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £53,783 to £73,571, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £53,783
50TH(Median)   £63,785
75TH   £73,571
Applications Programmer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Applications Programmer III Salary £53,783 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Applications Programmer III Salary £63,785 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Applications Programmer III Salary £73,571 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

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 £63,785 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,315, and a weekly pay of around £1,227. 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 £56,470 - £62,292, while Intermediate make £56,918 - £62,740, Senior earn £58,112 - £63,785, Specialist earn £63,038 - £68,605, Expert can reach £65,245 - £70,942 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Applications Programmer III £60,501
Intermediate Level Applications Programmer III £60,799
Senior Level Applications Programmer III £61,993
Specialist Level Applications Programmer III £66,706
Expert Level Applications Programmer III £68,897
£60,501 0 yr
£60,799 < 2 yrs
£61,993 2-4 yrs
£66,706 5-8 yrs
£68,897 > 8 yrs
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

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 £55,781. And an Applications Programmer III earns an average annual salary of £62,657.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Applications Systems Programmer III Edinburgh, UK
£44,725
£60,018
Senior Mainframe Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£48,644
£58,801
Application Programmer/Analyst III Edinburgh, UK
£44,920
£60,280
Applications Systems Programmer IV Edinburgh, UK
£60,122
£90,131
Applications Systems Programmer I Edinburgh, UK
£27,516
£40,603

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