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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Systems Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £74,082, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,016 to £86,238, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £65,016

50TH(Median) £74,082

75TH £86,238

Software Systems Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary	£65,016	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary	£74,082	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary	£86,238	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£65,016

Average £74,082/year

£86,238

£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	£86,238	£7,187	£1,658	£41
Average	£74,082	£6,174	£1,425	£36
25th Percentile	£65,016	£5,418	£1,250	£31

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Systems Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Systems Engineer III is about £74,082 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 Systems Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Systems Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,234 - £71,782, while Intermediate make £67,046 - £72,458, Senior earn £68,534 - £73,811, Specialist earn £72,458 - £78,618, Expert can reach £75,896 - £82,972 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Engineer III	£70,023
Intermediate Level Software Systems Engineer III	£70,699
Senior Level Software Systems Engineer III	£72,052
Specialist Level Software Systems Engineer III	£76,259
Expert Level Software Systems Engineer III	£80,432

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 Systems Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Software Systems Engineer III. 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 Systems Engineer III 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	£77,045	Leadership £77,045	4%
Programming	£77,045	Programming £77,045	4%
SQL	£76,304	SQL £76,304	3%
Spring	£75,564	Spring £75,564	2%
Azure	£75,564	Azure £75,564	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 Systems Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Software Systems Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,009 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,632, and Manchester pays around £71,011 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Engineer III makes less than a Software Systems Engineer III. A Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £55,964. And a Software Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £74,082.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineer III	£45,441 £65,864
Software Engineer III	£40,050 £59,913
Enterprise Systems Engineer III	£45,231 £65,561
Software Applications Engineer III	£40,164 £60,082
Electronics Engineer III	£38,590 £49,548

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