As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CNC Programmer, Senior in the United Kingdom is £51,650, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,470 to £57,760, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,470
50TH(Median)   £51,650
75TH   £57,760
CNC Programmer, Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CNC Programmer, Senior Salary £47,470 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CNC Programmer, Senior Salary £51,650 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CNC Programmer, Senior Salary £57,760 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CNC Programmer, Senior salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CNC Programmer, Senior is about £51,650 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,304, and a weekly pay of around £993. Click the switch button below to see more details about CNC Programmer, Senior hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CNC Programmer, Seniors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CNC Programmer, Senior's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,031 - £50,589, while Intermediate make £48,406 - £50,901, Senior earn £49,092 - £51,525, Specialist earn £51,338 - £54,659, Expert can reach £52,744 - £56,392 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CNC Programmer, Senior £49,778
Intermediate Level CNC Programmer, Senior £50,090
Senior Level CNC Programmer, Senior £50,714
Specialist Level CNC Programmer, Senior £53,474
Expert Level CNC Programmer, Senior £55,115
£49,778 0 yr
£50,090 < 2 yrs
£50,714 2-4 yrs
£53,474 5-8 yrs
£55,115 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 7%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Programmer, Senior?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Programmer, Senior are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,782 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,034, and Manchester pays around £49,509 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Mainframe Programmer or CNC Programmer, Senior?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Mainframe Programmer makes more than a CNC Programmer, Senior. A Senior Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £52,782. And a CNC Programmer, Senior earns an average annual salary of £51,650.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Mainframe Programmer
£47,784
£57,761
Senior Programmer Analyst
£45,008
£60,401
Senior Web Software Programmer
£37,295
£55,884
Legacy Applications Programmer - Senior
£47,992
£58,013
Applications Systems Programmer/Analyst - Senior
£43,919
£58,936

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