How Much Does a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Make in Glasgow, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II in Glasgow, UK is £59,956, with an hourly rate of £29, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £49,845 to £70,611, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £49,845

50TH(Median) £59,956

75TH £70,611

Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary	£49,845	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary	£59,956	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary	£70,611	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

£49,845

Average £59,956/year

£70,611

£4,154

Average £4,996/month

£5,884

£959

Average £1,153/week

£1,358

£24

Average £29/hour

£34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£70,611	£5,884	£1,358	£34
Average	£59,956	£4,996	£1,153	£29
25th Percentile	£49,845	£4,154	£959	£24

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 £59,956 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £29, a monthly salary of about £4,996, and a weekly pay of around £1,153. 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 £52,561 - £58,447, while Intermediate make £53,014 - £58,900, Senior earn £56,938 - £62,659, Specialist earn £61,069 - £67,271, Expert can reach £61,546 - £67,748 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II	£56,636
Intermediate Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II	£56,938
Senior Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II	£60,751
Specialist Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II	£65,204
Expert Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II	£65,522

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

Skills to Boost a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer 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.

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.

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 Systems Software Engineer/Programmer 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	£66,059	Analysis £66,059	5%
VMware	£64,171	VMware £64,171	2%
PowerShell	£64,171	PowerShell £64,171	2%
ISO	£64,171	ISO £64,171	2%

Analysis

6.83%

VMware

14.68%

PowerShell

3.44%

ISO

1.41%

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 £43,341. And a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer II earns an average annual salary of £62,913.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineer II	Glasgow, UK	£35,233 £52,091
Applications Systems Analyst II	Glasgow, UK	£31,510 £47,186
Software Applications Analyst II	Glasgow, UK	£31,648 £47,391
Software Engineer II	Glasgow, UK	£33,575 £50,533
Enterprise Systems Engineer II	Glasgow, UK	£35,387 £52,318

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