As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operating Systems Developer II in the United Kingdom is £52,010, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,230 to £61,240, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,230
50TH(Median)   £52,010
75TH   £61,240
Operating Systems Developer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Operating Systems Developer II Salary £43,230 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operating Systems Developer II Salary £52,010 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operating Systems Developer II Salary £61,240 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Operating Systems Developer II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operating Systems Developer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Operating Systems Developer II is about £52,010 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,334, and a weekly pay of around £1,000. Click the switch button below to see more details about Operating Systems Developer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Operating Systems Developer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £45,589 - £50,700, while Intermediate make £45,982 - £51,093, Senior earn £48,734 - £53,663, Specialist earn £52,010 - £57,245, Expert can reach £53,388 - £58,760 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Operating Systems Developer II £49,127
Intermediate Level Operating Systems Developer II £49,389
Senior Level Operating Systems Developer II £52,010
Specialist Level Operating Systems Developer II £55,454
Expert Level Operating Systems Developer II £56,832
£49,127 0 yr
£49,389 < 2 yrs
£52,010 2-4 yrs
£55,454 5-8 yrs
£56,832 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 7%
Expert Level 9%
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Skills to Boost an Operating Systems Developer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Operating Systems Developer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Commitment can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Data Processing skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Operating System can result in a 3% salary increase.

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Commitment
An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Data Processing
Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
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 Operating Systems Developer II field include Commitment (3%), Data Processing (3%), Operating System (3%), and Packaging (3%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Commitment £53,570
Commitment
£53,570
3%
Data Processing £53,570
Data Processing
£53,570
3%
Operating System £53,570
Operating System
£53,570
3%
Packaging £53,570
Packaging
£53,570
3%
Commitment
0.52%
Data Processing
2.40%
Operating System
4.45%
Packaging
2.13%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Operating Systems Developer II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operating Systems Developer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,171 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,396, and Manchester pays around £49,854 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Application Systems Analysis/Developer II or Operating Systems Developer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Application Systems Analysis/Developer II makes less than an Operating Systems Developer II. An Application Systems Analysis/Developer II earns an average annual salary of £39,723. And an Operating Systems Developer II earns an average annual salary of £52,010.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Application Systems Analysis/Developer II
£32,496
£45,323
Mainframe Developer II
£35,829
£44,050
Applications Systems Programmer II
£32,405
£45,196
Applications Systems Analyst II
£33,064
£49,513
Software Developer II
£35,219
£53,007

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