As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Systems Engineer III in Manchester, UK is £71,011, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,321 to £82,663, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,321
50TH(Median)   £71,011
75TH   £82,663
Software Systems Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary £62,321 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary £71,011 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary £82,663 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

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 £71,011 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,918, and a weekly pay of around £1,366. 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 £63,488 - £68,806, while Intermediate make £64,267 - £69,455, Senior earn £65,693 - £70,752, Specialist earn £69,455 - £75,359, Expert can reach £72,750 - £79,533 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Engineer III £67,120
Intermediate Level Software Systems Engineer III £67,769
Senior Level Software Systems Engineer III £69,066
Specialist Level Software Systems Engineer III £73,098
Expert Level Software Systems Engineer III £77,098
£67,120 0 yr
£67,769 < 2 yrs
£69,066 2-4 yrs
£73,098 5-8 yrs
£77,098 > 8 yrs
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

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 £53,645. And a Software Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £74,082.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineer III Manchester, UK
£43,557
£63,134
Software Engineer III Manchester, UK
£38,390
£57,430
Enterprise Systems Engineer III Manchester, UK
£43,357
£62,843
Software Applications Engineer III Manchester, UK
£38,499
£57,592
Electronics Engineer III Manchester, UK
£36,990
£47,495

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