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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Mainframe Programmer in the United Kingdom is £50,934, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,946 to £58,748, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £42,946

50TH(Median) £50,934

75TH £58,748

Senior Mainframe Programmer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Mainframe Programmer Salary	£42,946	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Mainframe Programmer Salary	£50,934	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Mainframe Programmer Salary	£58,748	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£42,946

Average £50,934/year

£58,748

£3,579

Average £4,245/month

£4,896

£826

Average £980/week

£1,130

£21

Average £24/hour

£28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£58,748	£4,896	£1,130	£28
Average	£50,934	£4,245	£980	£24
25th Percentile	£42,946	£3,579	£826	£21

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Mainframe Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Mainframe Programmer is about £50,934 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,245, and a weekly pay of around £980. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Mainframe Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Mainframe Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,019 - £48,907, while Intermediate make £44,734 - £49,503, Senior earn £46,046 - £50,696, Specialist earn £50,338 - £54,783, Expert can reach £52,334 - £56,999 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Mainframe Programmer	£47,357
Intermediate Level Senior Mainframe Programmer	£47,953
Senior Level Senior Mainframe Programmer	£49,146
Specialist Level Senior Mainframe Programmer	£53,267
Expert Level Senior Mainframe Programmer	£55,366

Entry Level	7%
Intermediate Level	6%
Senior Level	4%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Senior Mainframe Programmer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Senior Mainframe Programmer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong SDLC skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Operating System can result in a 1% 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.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

SDLC

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that enables the production of high-quality, low-cost software, in the shortest possible production time.

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 Senior Mainframe Programmer field include Analysis (6%), SDLC (1%), and Operating System (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£53,990	Analysis £53,990	6%
SDLC	£51,443	SDLC £51,443	1%
Operating System	£51,443	Operating System £51,443	1%

Analysis

6.83%

SDLC

8.65%

Operating System

4.45%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Mainframe Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,009 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,312, and Manchester pays around £48,823 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mainframe Programmer makes less than a Senior Mainframe Programmer. A Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £39,925. And a Senior Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of £50,934.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Mainframe Programmer	£35,816 £44,034
Intermediate Mainframe Programmer	£35,651 £43,831
Legacy Applications Programmer - Senior	£47,992 £58,013
Mainframe Developer II	£35,829 £44,050

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