As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Programmer in Leicester, UK is £39,319, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,420 to £46,168, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,420
50TH(Median)   £39,319
75TH   £46,168
Mainframe Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary £33,420 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary £39,319 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary £46,168 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

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 £39,319 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,277, and a weekly pay of around £756. 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 £35,004 - £38,438, while Intermediate make £35,269 - £38,702, Senior earn £37,558 - £41,056, Specialist earn £40,034 - £44,021, Expert can reach £40,341 - £44,328 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mainframe Programmer £37,382
Intermediate Level Mainframe Programmer £37,558
Senior Level Mainframe Programmer £39,830
Specialist Level Mainframe Programmer £42,692
Expert Level Mainframe Programmer £42,897
£37,382 0 yr
£37,558 < 2 yrs
£39,830 2-4 yrs
£42,692 5-8 yrs
£42,897 > 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 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 £49,906. And a Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £41,585.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Senior Mainframe Programmer Leicester, UK
£45,180
£54,613
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Leicester, UK
£33,708
£41,442
Mainframe Developer III Leicester, UK
£45,059
£54,467
Mainframe Developer II Leicester, UK
£33,876
£41,649

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