As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Custom Application Developer II in the United Kingdom is £56,300, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,900 to £66,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,900
50TH(Median)   £56,300
75TH   £66,100
Custom Application Developer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Custom Application Developer II Salary £47,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Custom Application Developer II Salary £56,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Custom Application Developer II Salary £66,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Custom Application Developer II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Custom Application Developer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Custom Application Developer II is about £56,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,692, and a weekly pay of around £1,083. Click the switch button below to see more details about Custom Application Developer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Custom Application Developer IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Custom Application Developer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,157 - £55,046, while Intermediate make £50,533 - £55,422, Senior earn £52,163 - £57,031, Specialist earn £56,300 - £61,858, Expert can reach £57,763 - £63,467 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Custom Application Developer II £53,542
Intermediate Level Custom Application Developer II £53,793
Senior Level Custom Application Developer II £55,422
Specialist Level Custom Application Developer II £59,957
Expert Level Custom Application Developer II £61,419
£53,542 0 yr
£53,793 < 2 yrs
£55,422 2-4 yrs
£59,957 5-8 yrs
£61,419 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Custom Application Developer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Custom Application Developer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Problem Solving can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Java skills boost pay by a 4%. Even Microservices 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.
Problem Solving
Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Java
Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
Microservices
Developing applications from modular components to make it easier to scale and faster to create.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Custom Application Developer II field include Problem Solving (3%), Java (4%), Microservices (2%), Product Engineering (2%), and Application Development (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Problem Solving £57,989
Problem Solving
£57,989
3%
Java £58,552
Java
£58,552
4%
Microservices £57,426
Microservices
£57,426
2%
Product Engineering £57,426
Product Engineering
£57,426
2%
Application Development £57,426
Application Development
£57,426
2%
Problem Solving
2.13%
Java
7.28%
Microservices
10.75%
Product Engineering
8.78%
Application Development
1.05%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Custom Application Developer II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Custom Application Developer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,804 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,718, and Manchester pays around £53,966 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Application Systems Analysis/Developer II or Custom Application Developer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Application Systems Analysis/Developer II makes less than a Custom Application Developer II. A Application Systems Analysis/Developer II earns an average annual salary of £39,723. And a Custom Application Developer II earns an average annual salary of £56,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Application Systems Analysis/Developer II
£32,496
£45,323
Software Developer II
£35,219
£53,007
Mainframe Developer II
£35,829
£44,050
Application Systems Analysis/Developer I
£26,957
£39,779
Application Systems Analysis/Developer III
£43,817
£58,799

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