As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Systems Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £55,765, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,752 to £64,835, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £45,752
50TH(Median)   £55,765
75TH   £64,835
Software Systems Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Systems Engineer I Salary £45,752 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Systems Engineer I Salary £55,765 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Systems Engineer I Salary £64,835 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Systems Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Systems Engineer I is about £55,765 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,647, and a weekly pay of around £1,072. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Systems Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Systems Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,282 - £56,713, while Intermediate make £52,477 - £57,796, Senior earn £54,719 - £59,826, Specialist earn £55,018 - £60,232, Expert can reach £55,466 - £60,503 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Engineer I £55,018
Intermediate Level Software Systems Engineer I £56,036
Senior Level Software Systems Engineer I £58,066
Specialist Level Software Systems Engineer I £58,472
Expert Level Software Systems Engineer I £58,743
£55,018 0 yr
£56,036 < 2 yrs
£58,066 2-4 yrs
£58,472 5-8 yrs
£58,743 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Systems Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,226 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,179, and Manchester pays around £53,454 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer I makes less than a Software Systems Engineer I. A Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £29,998. And a Software Systems Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £55,765.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Software Engineer I
£25,891
£34,274
Systems Engineer I
£28,353
£44,581
Software Applications Engineer I
£25,964
£34,370
Electronics Engineer I
£31,660
£41,256
Enterprise Systems Engineer I
£28,223
£44,375

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