How Much Does a Senior Software Systems Engineer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Software Systems Engineer in the United Kingdom is £74,100, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,100 to £86,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £65,100

50TH(Median) £74,100

75TH £86,300

Senior Software Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary	£65,100	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary	£74,100	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary	£86,300	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Software Systems Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£65,100

Average £74,100/year

£86,300

£5,425

Average £6,175/month

£7,192

£1,252

Average £1,425/week

£1,660

£31

Average £36/hour

£41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£86,300	£7,192	£1,660	£41
Average	£74,100	£6,175	£1,425	£36
25th Percentile	£65,100	£5,425	£1,252	£31

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Software Systems Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Software Systems Engineer is about £74,100 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,175, and a weekly pay of around £1,425. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Software Systems Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Software Systems Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Software Systems Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,309 - £71,816, while Intermediate make £67,115 - £72,488, Senior earn £68,593 - £73,831, Specialist earn £72,488 - £78,652, Expert can reach £75,921 - £83,022 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Software Systems Engineer	£70,070
Intermediate Level Senior Software Systems Engineer	£70,742
Senior Level Senior Software Systems Engineer	£72,085
Specialist Level Senior Software Systems Engineer	£76,285
Expert Level Senior Software Systems Engineer	£80,473

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Senior Software Systems Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Programming skills boost pay by a 4%. Even SQL 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.

Leadership

Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

Programming

Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

SQL

Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Senior Software Systems Engineer field include Leadership (4%), Programming (4%), SQL (3%), Spring (2%), and Azure (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Leadership	£77,064	Leadership £77,064	4%
Programming	£77,064	Programming £77,064	4%
SQL	£76,323	SQL £76,323	3%
Spring	£75,582	Spring £75,582	2%
Azure	£75,582	Azure £75,582	2%

Leadership

3.07%

Programming

1.55%

SQL

0.68%

Spring

2.25%

Azure

8.49%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Software Systems Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Software Systems Engineer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,028 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,651, and Manchester pays around £71,029 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Software Engineer or Senior Software Systems Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Software Engineer makes less than a Senior Software Systems Engineer. A Senior Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £52,377. And a Senior Software Systems Engineer earns an average annual salary of £74,100.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Senior Software Engineer	£41,682 £62,355
Senior Embedded Software Engineer	£39,828 £59,582
Software Engineer III	£40,050 £59,913
Systems Engineer IV	£58,482 £83,211
Systems Engineer II	£36,971 £54,660

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