As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior in the United Kingdom is £63,374, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £53,712 to £73,131, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £53,712
50TH(Median)   £63,374
75TH   £73,131
Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior Salary £53,712 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior Salary £63,374 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior Salary £73,131 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior is about £63,374 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,281, and a weekly pay of around £1,219. Click the switch button below to see more details about Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Seniors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £56,308 - £61,932, while Intermediate make £56,740 - £62,365, Senior earn £57,894 - £63,374, Specialist earn £62,653 - £68,180, Expert can reach £64,831 - £70,510 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior £60,202
Intermediate Level Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior £60,490
Senior Level Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior £61,644
Specialist Level Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior £66,287
Expert Level Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior £68,471
£60,202 0 yr
£60,490 < 2 yrs
£61,644 2-4 yrs
£66,287 5-8 yrs
£68,471 > 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

Skills to Boost an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior. 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.

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 Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior 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 £67,177
Analysis
£67,177
6%
Application Development £65,276
Application Development
£65,276
3%
HTML £64,642
HTML
£64,642
2%
Technical Support £64,642
Technical Support
£64,642
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 Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £68,444 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,845, and Manchester pays around £60,748 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Applications Systems Analyst or Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Senior Applications Systems Analyst makes less than an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior. An Senior Applications Systems Analyst earns an average annual salary of £47,689. And an Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior earns an average annual salary of £63,374.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Applications Systems Analyst
£38,200
£56,214
Applications Systems Analyst III
£38,092
£56,056
Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior
£43,919
£58,936
Applications Systems Programmer III
£43,934
£58,957
Legacy Applications Programmer - Senior
£47,992
£58,013

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