How Much Does a Mainframe Programmer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Programmer in the United Kingdom is £41,585, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,346 to £48,829, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £35,346

50TH(Median) £41,585

75TH £48,829

Mainframe Programmer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary	£35,346	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary	£41,585	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary	£48,829	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£35,346

Average £41,585/year

£48,829

£2,946

Average £3,465/month

£4,069

£680

Average £800/week

£939

£17

Average £20/hour

£23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£48,829	£4,069	£939	£23
Average	£41,585	£3,465	£800	£20
25th Percentile	£35,346	£2,946	£680	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mainframe Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mainframe Programmer is about £41,585 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,465, and a weekly pay of around £800. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mainframe Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mainframe Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,022 - £40,654, while Intermediate make £37,302 - £40,933, Senior earn £39,723 - £43,423, Specialist earn £42,342 - £46,558, Expert can reach £42,666 - £46,883 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mainframe Programmer	£39,536
Intermediate Level Mainframe Programmer	£39,723
Senior Level Mainframe Programmer	£42,126
Specialist Level Mainframe Programmer	£45,153
Expert Level Mainframe Programmer	£45,369

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 Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Mainframe Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,912 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,894, and Manchester pays around £39,861 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Mainframe Programmer makes more than a Mainframe Programmer. A Senior Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £52,782. And a Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £41,585.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Senior Mainframe Programmer	£47,784 £57,761
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer	£35,651 £43,831
Mainframe Developer III	£47,656 £57,607
Mainframe Developer II	£35,829 £44,050

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