As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II in the United Kingdom is £62,913, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £52,303 to £74,093, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £52,303
50TH(Median)   £62,913
75TH   £74,093
Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary £52,303 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary £62,913 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary £74,093 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II 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 II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II is about £62,913 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,243, and a weekly pay of around £1,210. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,153 - £61,329, while Intermediate make £55,629 - £61,804, Senior earn £59,746 - £65,750, Specialist earn £64,081 - £70,589, Expert can reach £64,582 - £71,089 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II £59,429
Intermediate Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II £59,746
Senior Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II £63,747
Specialist Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II £68,420
Expert Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II £68,753
£59,429 0 yr
£59,746 < 2 yrs
£63,747 2-4 yrs
£68,420 5-8 yrs
£68,753 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 9%
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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 II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £67,946 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,380, and Manchester pays around £60,305 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Engineer II makes less than a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II. A Systems Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,479. And a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II earns an average annual salary of £62,913.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineer II
£36,971
£54,660
Applications Systems Analyst II
£33,064
£49,513
Software Applications Analyst II
£33,209
£49,728
Software Engineer II
£35,231
£53,025
Enterprise Systems Engineer II
£37,132
£54,899

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