As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Applications Programmer IV in the United Kingdom is £74,301, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £64,010 to £87,051, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £64,010
50TH(Median)   £74,301
75TH   £87,051
Applications Programmer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Applications Programmer IV Salary £64,010 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Applications Programmer IV Salary £74,301 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Applications Programmer IV Salary £87,051 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Applications Programmer IV salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Applications Programmer IV is about £74,301 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,192, and a weekly pay of around £1,429. Click the switch button below to see more details about Applications Programmer IV hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Applications Programmer IV's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £64,471 - £70,922, while Intermediate make £65,392 - £71,690, Senior earn £66,314 - £72,458, Specialist earn £69,232 - £75,252, Expert can reach £74,682 - £82,103 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Applications Programmer IV £68,925
Intermediate Level Applications Programmer IV £69,693
Senior Level Applications Programmer IV £70,461
Specialist Level Applications Programmer IV £73,226
Expert Level Applications Programmer IV £79,439
£68,925 0 yr
£69,693 < 2 yrs
£70,461 2-4 yrs
£73,226 5-8 yrs
£79,439 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Applications Programmer IV Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Applications Programmer IV. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong C# skills boost pay by a 3%. Even API can result in a 2% 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.
C#
C# is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language. C# encompasses static typing, strong typing, lexically scoped, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming disciplines.
API
An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Applications Programmer IV field include Analysis (6%), C# (3%), API (2%), Azure (2%), and Debugging (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £78,759
Analysis
£78,759
6%
C# £76,530
C#
£76,530
3%
API £75,787
API
£75,787
2%
Azure £75,787
Azure
£75,787
2%
Debugging £75,044
Debugging
£75,044
1%
Analysis
6.83%
C#
3.24%
API
6.77%
Azure
8.49%
Debugging
3.05%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Applications Programmer IV are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,245 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,853, and Manchester pays around £71,221 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Applications Systems Programmer IV makes less than an Applications Programmer IV. An Applications Systems Programmer IV earns an average annual salary of £72,814. And an Applications Programmer IV earns an average annual salary of £74,301.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Applications Systems Programmer IV
£59,059
£88,538
Application Programmer/Analyst IV
£59,316
£88,923
Applications Systems Programmer III
£43,934
£58,957
Applications Systems Programmer II
£32,405
£45,196
Applications Systems Programmer I
£27,030
£39,885

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