As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an SAS Programmer in Edinburgh, UK is £55,261, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,431 to £61,785, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £49,431
50TH(Median)   £55,261
75TH   £61,785
SAS Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary £49,431 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary £55,261 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary £61,785 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an SAS Programmer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified SAS Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an SAS Programmer is about £55,261 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,605, and a weekly pay of around £1,063. Click the switch button below to see more details about SAS Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An SAS Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,997 - £54,391, while Intermediate make £51,258 - £54,652, Senior earn £53,086 - £56,430, Specialist earn £55,261 - £58,961, Expert can reach £56,235 - £60,032 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level SAS Programmer £53,347
Intermediate Level SAS Programmer £53,521
Senior Level SAS Programmer £55,261
Specialist Level SAS Programmer £57,695
Expert Level SAS Programmer £58,669
£53,347 0 yr
£53,521 < 2 yrs
£55,261 2-4 yrs
£57,695 5-8 yrs
£58,669 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for SAS Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for SAS Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,627 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,687, and Manchester pays around £52,034 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mainframe Programmer or SAS Programmer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Mainframe Programmer makes less than an SAS Programmer. An Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £40,643. And an SAS Programmer earns an average annual salary of £54,284.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Mainframe Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£36,460
£44,826
Programmer Analyst Edinburgh, UK
£36,262
£50,576
Computer Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£25,287
£38,393
Senior Mainframe Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£48,644
£58,801
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer Edinburgh, UK
£36,292
£44,620

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