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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £57,483, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £51,424 to £63,312, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £51,424

50TH(Median) £57,483

75TH £63,312

Software Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary	£51,424	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary	£57,483	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer II Salary	£63,312	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£51,424

Average £57,483/year

£63,312

£4,285

Average £4,790/month

£5,276

£989

Average £1,105/week

£1,218

£25

Average £28/hour

£30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£63,312	£5,276	£1,218	£30
Average	£57,483	£4,790	£1,105	£28
25th Percentile	£51,424	£4,285	£989	£25

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer II is about £57,483 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,790, and a weekly pay of around £1,105. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Engineer IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £53,052 - £56,579, while Intermediate make £53,323 - £56,850, Senior earn £55,674 - £58,962, Specialist earn £58,092 - £61,485, Expert can reach £58,353 - £61,746 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer II	£55,493
Intermediate Level Software Engineer II	£55,674
Senior Level Software Engineer II	£57,918
Specialist Level Software Engineer II	£60,354
Expert Level Software Engineer II	£60,528

Entry Level	3%
Intermediate Level	3%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	5%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Software Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Software Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong API 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.

Analysis

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

API

An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.

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 Software Engineer II field include Analysis (3%), API (4%), SQL (3%), Kubernetes (2%), and Code Review (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£59,207	Analysis £59,207	3%
API	£59,782	API £59,782	4%
SQL	£59,207	SQL £59,207	3%
Kubernetes	£58,633	Kubernetes £58,633	2%
Code Review	£58,633	Code Review £58,633	2%

Analysis

6.83%

API

6.77%

SQL

0.68%

Kubernetes

7.30%

Code Review

0.92%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £62,082 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £57,910, and Manchester pays around £55,100 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Applications Engineer II or Software Engineer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Applications Engineer II makes less than a Software Engineer II. A Software Applications Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £44,619. And a Software Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £57,483.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Applications Engineer II	£35,137 £52,884
Software Testing and Quality Engineer II	£34,765 £45,004
Software Quality Assurance Analyst II	£34,858 £45,124
Software Engineer III	£40,050 £59,913

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