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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III in the United Kingdom is £74,103, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £65,033 to £86,253, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £65,033

50TH(Median) £74,103

75TH £86,253

Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary	£65,033	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary	£74,103	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary	£86,253	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£65,033

Average £74,103/year

£86,253

£5,419

Average £6,175/month

£7,188

£1,251

Average £1,425/week

£1,659

£31

Average £36/hour

£41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£86,253	£7,188	£1,659	£41
Average	£74,103	£6,175	£1,425	£36
25th Percentile	£65,033	£5,419	£1,251	£31

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III is about £74,103 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36, a monthly salary of about £6,175, and a weekly pay of around £1,425. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £66,251 - £71,802, while Intermediate make £67,064 - £72,479, Senior earn £68,553 - £73,832, Specialist earn £72,479 - £78,637, Expert can reach £75,916 - £82,989 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III	£70,042
Intermediate Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III	£70,719
Senior Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III	£72,072
Specialist Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III	£76,279
Expert Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III	£80,450

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 Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer 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 Systems Software Engineer/Programmer 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	£77,067	Leadership £77,067	4%
Programming	£77,067	Programming £77,067	4%
SQL	£76,326	SQL £76,326	3%
Spring	£75,585	Spring £75,585	2%
Azure	£75,585	Azure £75,585	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 Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £80,031 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,654, and Manchester pays around £71,031 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Engineer III makes less than a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III. A Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £55,964. And a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III earns an average annual salary of £74,103.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineer III	£45,441 £65,864
Applications Systems Analyst III	£38,092 £56,056
Software Applications Analyst III	£37,917 £55,798
Software Engineer III	£40,050 £59,913
Enterprise Systems Engineer III	£45,231 £65,561

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