How Much Does an Operating Systems Programmer II Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operating Systems Programmer II in the United Kingdom is £52,001, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,229 to £61,238, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £43,229

50TH(Median) £52,001

75TH £61,238

Operating Systems Programmer II Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Operating Systems Programmer II Salary	£43,229	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operating Systems Programmer II Salary	£52,001	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operating Systems Programmer II Salary	£61,238	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£43,229

Average £52,001/year

£61,238

£3,602

Average £4,333/month

£5,103

£831

Average £1,000/week

£1,178

£21

Average £25/hour

£29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£61,238	£5,103	£1,178	£29
Average	£52,001	£4,333	£1,000	£25
25th Percentile	£43,229	£3,602	£831	£21

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operating Systems Programmer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Operating Systems Programmer II is about £52,001 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,333, and a weekly pay of around £1,000. Click the switch button below to see more details about Operating Systems Programmer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Operating Systems Programmer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £45,586 - £50,692, while Intermediate make £45,978 - £51,085, Senior earn £48,728 - £53,655, Specialist earn £52,001 - £57,240, Expert can reach £53,380 - £58,756 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Systems Programmer II	£49,121
Intermediate Level Operating Systems Programmer II	£49,382
Senior Level Operating Systems Programmer II	£52,001
Specialist Level Operating Systems Programmer II	£55,448
Expert Level Operating Systems Programmer II	£56,826

Entry Level	6%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	0%
Specialist Level	7%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Operating Systems Programmer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Operating Systems Programmer 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.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

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 Programmer 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	£53,561	Commitment £53,561	3%
Data Processing	£53,561	Data Processing £53,561	3%
Operating System	£53,561	Operating System £53,561	3%
Packaging	£53,561	Packaging £53,561	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 Programmer II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operating Systems Programmer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,161 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,387, and Manchester pays around £49,846 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Applications Systems Programmer II or Operating Systems Programmer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Applications Systems Programmer II makes less than an Operating Systems Programmer II. An Applications Systems Programmer II earns an average annual salary of £39,611. And an Operating Systems Programmer II earns an average annual salary of £52,001.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Applications Systems Programmer II	£32,405 £45,196
Mainframe Programmer	£35,816 £44,034
Application Programmer/Analyst II	£32,256 £44,987
Applications Systems Programmer III	£43,934 £58,957
Applications Systems Programmer IV	£59,059 £88,538

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