As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CNC Machine Programmer II in the United Kingdom is £43,300, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,400 to £48,800, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,400
50TH(Median)   £43,300
75TH   £48,800
CNC Machine Programmer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer II Salary £40,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer II Salary £43,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer II Salary £48,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CNC Machine Programmer II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CNC Machine Programmer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CNC Machine Programmer II is about £43,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,608, and a weekly pay of around £833. Click the switch button below to see more details about CNC Machine Programmer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CNC Machine Programmer IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CNC Machine Programmer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,179 - £42,867, while Intermediate make £41,309 - £42,997, Senior earn £42,434 - £44,696, Specialist earn £43,875 - £47,076, Expert can reach £44,121 - £47,322 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Programmer II £42,348
Intermediate Level CNC Machine Programmer II £42,434
Senior Level CNC Machine Programmer II £43,710
Specialist Level CNC Machine Programmer II £46,009
Expert Level CNC Machine Programmer II £46,173
£42,348 0 yr
£42,434 < 2 yrs
£43,710 2-4 yrs
£46,009 5-8 yrs
£46,173 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Machine Programmer II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Machine Programmer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,764 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,622, and Manchester pays around £41,505 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Machine Operator II or CNC Machine Programmer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Machine Operator II makes less than a CNC Machine Programmer II. A Machine Operator II earns an average annual salary of £23,258. And a CNC Machine Programmer II earns an average annual salary of £43,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator II
£17,244
£29,324
Production Machine Operator II
£17,250
£29,335
Mainframe Programmer
£35,816
£44,034
Applications Systems Programmer II
£32,405
£45,196
Application Programmer/Analyst II
£32,256
£44,987

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