As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer in the United Kingdom is £52,100, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,300 to £61,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,300
50TH(Median)   £52,100
75TH   £61,300
Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer Salary £43,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer Salary £52,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer Salary £61,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer is about £52,100 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,342, and a weekly pay of around £1,002. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £45,664 - £50,787, while Intermediate make £46,058 - £51,181, Senior earn £48,816 - £53,748, Specialist earn £52,100 - £57,318, Expert can reach £53,473 - £58,828 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer £49,210
Intermediate Level Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer £49,473
Senior Level Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer £52,100
Specialist Level Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer £55,533
Expert Level Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer £56,906
£49,210 0 yr
£49,473 < 2 yrs
£52,100 2-4 yrs
£55,533 5-8 yrs
£56,906 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 7%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Commitment can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Data Processing skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Operating System can result in a 3% salary increase.

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Commitment
An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Data Processing
Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
Operating System
Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer field include Commitment (3%), Data Processing (3%), Operating System (3%), and Packaging (3%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Commitment £53,663
Commitment
£53,663
3%
Data Processing £53,663
Data Processing
£53,663
3%
Operating System £53,663
Operating System
£53,663
3%
Packaging £53,663
Packaging
£53,663
3%
Commitment
0.52%
Data Processing
2.40%
Operating System
4.45%
Packaging
2.13%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,268 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,487, and Manchester pays around £49,940 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Intermediate Mainframe Programmer makes less than an Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer. An Intermediate Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £39,741. And an Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer earns an average annual salary of £52,100.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer
£35,651
£43,831
Mainframe Programmer
£35,816
£44,034
Legacy Applications Programmer - Intermediate
£35,917
£44,158
Intermediate Applications Systems Analyst
£32,976
£49,381
Applications Systems Programmer III
£43,934
£58,957

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