As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Systems Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £62,898, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £52,288 to £74,073, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £52,288
50TH(Median)   £62,898
75TH   £74,073
Software Systems Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Systems Engineer II Salary £52,288 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Systems Engineer II Salary £62,898 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Systems Engineer II Salary £74,073 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Systems Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Systems Engineer II is about £62,898 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,242, and a weekly pay of around £1,210. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Systems Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Systems Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,138 - £61,314, while Intermediate make £55,614 - £61,789, Senior earn £59,731 - £65,733, Specialist earn £64,066 - £70,570, Expert can reach £64,566 - £71,071 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Engineer II £59,414
Intermediate Level Software Systems Engineer II £59,731
Senior Level Software Systems Engineer II £63,732
Specialist Level Software Systems Engineer II £68,402
Expert Level Software Systems Engineer II £68,736
£59,414 0 yr
£59,731 < 2 yrs
£63,732 2-4 yrs
£68,402 5-8 yrs
£68,736 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 9%
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Skills to Boost a Software Systems Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Software Systems Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong VMware skills boost pay by a 2%. Even PowerShell can result in a 2% 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.
VMware
Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
PowerShell
PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Software Systems Engineer II field include Analysis (5%), VMware (2%), PowerShell (2%), and ISO (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £66,043
Analysis
£66,043
5%
VMware £64,156
VMware
£64,156
2%
PowerShell £64,156
PowerShell
£64,156
2%
ISO £64,156
ISO
£64,156
2%
Analysis
6.83%
VMware
14.68%
PowerShell
3.44%
ISO
1.41%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Systems Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £67,930 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,365, and Manchester pays around £60,291 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Engineer II makes less than a Software Systems Engineer II. A Systems Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,479. And a Software Systems Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £62,898.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineer II
£36,971
£54,660
Software Engineer II
£35,231
£53,025
Enterprise Systems Engineer II
£37,132
£54,899
Software Applications Engineer II
£35,137
£52,884
Systems Engineer IV
£58,482
£83,211

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