As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Developer II in Cardiff, UK is £41,758, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,533 to £49,088, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,533
50TH(Median)   £41,758
75TH   £49,088
Mainframe Developer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mainframe Developer II Salary £35,533 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mainframe Developer II Salary £41,758 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mainframe Developer II Salary £49,088 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mainframe Developer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mainframe Developer II is about £41,758 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,480, and a weekly pay of around £803. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mainframe Developer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mainframe Developer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,206 - £40,829, while Intermediate make £37,484 - £41,108, Senior earn £39,900 - £43,618, Specialist earn £42,524 - £46,791, Expert can reach £42,852 - £47,119 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mainframe Developer II £39,714
Intermediate Level Mainframe Developer II £39,900
Senior Level Mainframe Developer II £42,305
Specialist Level Mainframe Developer II £45,369
Expert Level Mainframe Developer II £45,587
£39,714 0 yr
£39,900 < 2 yrs
£42,305 2-4 yrs
£45,369 5-8 yrs
£45,587 > 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 Mainframe Developer II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mainframe Developer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,917 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,899, and Manchester pays around £39,866 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mainframe Programmer or Mainframe Developer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mainframe Programmer makes less than a Mainframe Developer II. A Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £40,086. And a Mainframe Developer II earns an average annual salary of £41,590.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Mainframe Programmer Cardiff, UK
£35,961
£44,212
Mainframe Developer III Cardiff, UK
£47,849
£57,840
Senior Mainframe Programmer Cardiff, UK
£47,977
£57,995
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Cardiff, UK
£35,795
£44,008

Mainframe Developer II Job Openings in Cardiff, UK

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