As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Developer III in the United Kingdom is £50,940, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,950 to £58,750, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £42,950
50TH(Median)   £50,940
75TH   £58,750
Mainframe Developer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mainframe Developer III Salary £42,950 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mainframe Developer III Salary £50,940 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mainframe Developer III Salary £58,750 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mainframe Developer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mainframe Developer III is about £50,940 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,245, and a weekly pay of around £980. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mainframe Developer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mainframe Developer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,023 - £48,913, while Intermediate make £44,739 - £49,509, Senior earn £46,051 - £50,701, Specialist earn £50,344 - £54,787, Expert can reach £52,339 - £57,001 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mainframe Developer III £47,362
Intermediate Level Mainframe Developer III £47,959
Senior Level Mainframe Developer III £49,151
Specialist Level Mainframe Developer III £53,271
Expert Level Mainframe Developer III £55,370
£47,362 0 yr
£47,959 < 2 yrs
£49,151 2-4 yrs
£53,271 5-8 yrs
£55,370 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Mainframe Developer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Mainframe Developer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong SDLC skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Operating System can result in a 1% 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.
SDLC
The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that enables the production of high-quality, low-cost software, in the shortest possible production time.
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 Mainframe Developer III field include Analysis (6%), SDLC (1%), and Operating System (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £53,996
Analysis
£53,996
6%
SDLC £51,449
SDLC
£51,449
1%
Operating System £51,449
Operating System
£51,449
1%
Analysis
6.83%
SDLC
8.65%
Operating System
4.45%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Mainframe Developer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mainframe Developer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,015 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,318, and Manchester pays around £48,829 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Mainframe Programmer or Mainframe Developer III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Mainframe Programmer makes more than a Mainframe Developer III. A Senior Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £52,782. And a Mainframe Developer III earns an average annual salary of £50,940.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Mainframe Programmer
£47,784
£57,761
Mainframe Programmer
£35,816
£44,034
Mainframe Developer II
£35,829
£44,050
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer
£35,651
£43,831

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