As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in London, UK is £40,830, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,705 to £47,943, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,705
50TH(Median)   £40,830
75TH   £47,943
C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary £34,705 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary £40,830 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary £47,943 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a C Programmer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified C Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a C Programmer is about £40,830 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,403, and a weekly pay of around £785. Click the switch button below to see more details about C Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do C Programmers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A C Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,350 - £39,916, while Intermediate make £36,625 - £40,190, Senior earn £39,002 - £42,635, Specialist earn £41,573 - £45,713, Expert can reach £41,892 - £46,032 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level C Programmer £38,819
Intermediate Level C Programmer £39,002
Senior Level C Programmer £41,361
Specialist Level C Programmer £44,333
Expert Level C Programmer £44,546
£38,819 0 yr
£39,002 < 2 yrs
£41,361 2-4 yrs
£44,333 5-8 yrs
£44,546 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for C Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,830 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,087, and Manchester pays around £36,239 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Intermediate Web Software Programmer or C Programmer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Intermediate Web Software Programmer makes more than a C Programmer. A Intermediate Web Software Programmer earns an average annual salary of £46,532. And a C Programmer earns an average annual salary of £37,806.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Intermediate Web Software Programmer London, UK
£33,817
£45,486
Senior Web Software Programmer London, UK
£40,279
£60,354
Mainframe Programmer London, UK
£38,681
£47,557
Programmer Analyst London, UK
£38,470
£53,656
Computer Programmer London, UK
£26,827
£40,731

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