As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Mainframe Programmer in Edinburgh, UK is £42,349, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,037 to £49,780, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £36,037
50TH(Median)   £42,349
75TH   £49,780
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Salary £36,037 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Salary £42,349 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Salary £49,780 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Mainframe Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Mainframe Programmer is about £42,349 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,529, and a weekly pay of around £814. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Mainframe Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Intermediate Mainframe Programmers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Intermediate Mainframe Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,733 - £41,407, while Intermediate make £38,015 - £41,689, Senior earn £40,465 - £44,234, Specialist earn £43,125 - £47,451, Expert can reach £43,458 - £47,784 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Mainframe Programmer £40,276
Intermediate Level Intermediate Mainframe Programmer £40,465
Senior Level Intermediate Mainframe Programmer £42,903
Specialist Level Intermediate Mainframe Programmer £46,009
Expert Level Intermediate Mainframe Programmer £46,231
£40,276 0 yr
£40,465 < 2 yrs
£42,903 2-4 yrs
£46,009 5-8 yrs
£46,231 > 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 Intermediate Mainframe Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Mainframe Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,928 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,909, and Manchester pays around £39,876 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mainframe Programmer or Intermediate Mainframe Programmer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Mainframe Programmer makes less than an Intermediate Mainframe Programmer. An Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £40,643. And an Intermediate Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £41,600.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Mainframe Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£36,460
£44,826
Senior Mainframe Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£48,644
£58,801
Legacy Applications Programmer - Intermediate Edinburgh, UK
£36,563
£44,953
Mainframe Developer II Edinburgh, UK
£36,474
£44,843

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