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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£70,042 0 yr
£70,719 < 2 yrs
£72,072 2-4 yrs
£76,279 5-8 yrs
£80,450 > 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 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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