How Much Does an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer in the United Kingdom is £62,900, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £52,300 to £74,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £52,300

50TH(Median) £62,900

75TH £74,100

Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Salary	£52,300	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Salary	£62,900	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Salary	£74,100	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£52,300

Average £62,900/year

£74,100

£4,358

Average £5,242/month

£6,175

£1,006

Average £1,210/week

£1,425

£25

Average £30/hour

£36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£74,100	£6,175	£1,425	£36
Average	£62,900	£5,242	£1,210	£30
25th Percentile	£52,300	£4,358	£1,006	£25

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Software Systems Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer is about £62,900 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,242, and a weekly pay of around £1,210. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Software Systems Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Intermediate Software Systems Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Intermediate Software Systems Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,148 - £61,318, while Intermediate make £55,622 - £61,793, Senior earn £59,736 - £65,742, Specialist earn £64,070 - £70,590, Expert can reach £64,572 - £71,091 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Software Systems Engineer	£59,419
Intermediate Level Intermediate Software Systems Engineer	£59,736
Senior Level Intermediate Software Systems Engineer	£63,736
Specialist Level Intermediate Software Systems Engineer	£68,416
Expert Level Intermediate Software Systems Engineer	£68,751

Entry Level	6%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	9%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong VMware skills boost pay by a 2%. Even PowerShell can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

VMware

Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.

PowerShell

PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Intermediate Software Systems Engineer field include Analysis (5%), VMware (2%), PowerShell (2%), and ISO (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£66,045	Analysis £66,045	5%
VMware	£64,158	VMware £64,158	2%
PowerShell	£64,158	PowerShell £64,158	2%
ISO	£64,158	ISO £64,158	2%

Analysis

6.83%

VMware

14.68%

PowerShell

3.44%

ISO

1.41%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Software Systems Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Software Systems Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £67,932 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,367, and Manchester pays around £60,293 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Intermediate Software Engineer or Intermediate Software Systems Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Intermediate Software Engineer makes less than an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer. An Intermediate Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £44,933. And an Intermediate Software Systems Engineer earns an average annual salary of £62,900.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Intermediate Software Engineer	£35,385 £53,256
Intermediate Electronics Engineer	£27,006 £45,812
Software Engineer II	£35,231 £53,025
Intermediate Engineer	£32,110 £51,678
Systems Engineer IV	£58,482 £83,211

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