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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Operating Systems Development Senior in the United Kingdom is £74,090, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,020 to £86,240, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £65,020

50TH(Median) £74,090

75TH £86,240

Software Operating Systems Development Senior Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Operating Systems Development Senior Salary	£65,020	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Operating Systems Development Senior Salary	£74,090	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Operating Systems Development Senior Salary	£86,240	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£65,020

Average £74,090/year

£86,240

£5,418

Average £6,174/month

£7,187

£1,250

Average £1,425/week

£1,658

£31

Average £36/hour

£41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£86,240	£7,187	£1,658	£41
Average	£74,090	£6,174	£1,425	£36
25th Percentile	£65,020	£5,418	£1,250	£31

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Operating Systems Development Senior salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Operating Systems Development Senior is about £74,090 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,174, and a weekly pay of around £1,425. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Operating Systems Development Senior hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Operating Systems Development Seniors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Operating Systems Development Senior's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,238 - £71,789, while Intermediate make £67,051 - £72,466, Senior earn £68,540 - £73,819, Specialist earn £72,466 - £78,624, Expert can reach £75,903 - £82,976 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Operating Systems Development Senior	£70,029
Intermediate Level Software Operating Systems Development Senior	£70,706
Senior Level Software Operating Systems Development Senior	£72,059
Specialist Level Software Operating Systems Development Senior	£76,266
Expert Level Software Operating Systems Development Senior	£80,437

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 Software Operating Systems Development Senior Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Software Operating Systems Development Senior. 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 Software Operating Systems Development Senior 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	£77,054	Leadership £77,054	4%
Programming	£77,054	Programming £77,054	4%
SQL	£76,313	SQL £76,313	3%
Spring	£75,572	Spring £75,572	2%
Azure	£75,572	Azure £75,572	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 Software Operating Systems Development Senior?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Operating Systems Development Senior are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,017 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,640, and Manchester pays around £71,019 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Development Manager or Software Operating Systems Development Senior?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Development Manager makes less than a Software Operating Systems Development Senior. A Software Development Manager earns an average annual salary of £73,653. And a Software Operating Systems Development Senior earns an average annual salary of £74,090.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Development Manager	£62,465 £89,636
Software Development Director	£79,773 £115,093
Software Engineering Manager	£62,521 £89,715
Software Engineer III	£40,050 £59,913
Chief Operating Officer	£157,745 £272,363

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