As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I in the United Kingdom is £55,783, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £45,773 to £64,853, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £45,773
50TH(Median)   £55,783
75TH   £64,853
Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I Salary £45,773 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I Salary £55,783 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I Salary £64,853 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I is about £55,783 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,649, and a weekly pay of around £1,073. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,301 - £56,731, while Intermediate make £52,496 - £57,814, Senior earn £54,737 - £59,844, Specialist earn £55,036 - £60,250, Expert can reach £55,484 - £60,521 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I £55,036
Intermediate Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I £56,054
Senior Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I £58,084
Specialist Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I £58,490
Expert Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I £58,761
£55,036 0 yr
£56,054 < 2 yrs
£58,084 2-4 yrs
£58,490 5-8 yrs
£58,761 > 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 Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,246 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,197, and Manchester pays around £53,471 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Applications Systems Analyst I or Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Applications Systems Analyst I makes less than a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I. A Applications Systems Analyst I earns an average annual salary of £33,702. And a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I earns an average annual salary of £55,783.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Applications Systems Analyst I
£25,665
£41,353
Software Applications Analyst I
£25,547
£41,162
Software Engineer I
£25,891
£34,274
Systems Engineer I
£28,353
£44,581
Software Developer I
£25,901
£34,286

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