Salary of Systems Programmer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Systems Programmer earn?

£42,504 / Annual
Based on 370 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £31,032 Average salary: £42,504 Maximum: £57,756

Minimum
£31,032 Average salary
£42,504 Maximum
£57,756

£3,542 / Monthly
Based on 370 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,586 Average salary: £3,542 Maximum: £4,813

Minimum
£2,586 Average salary
£3,542 Maximum
£4,813

£118 / Daily
Based on 370 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £86 Average salary: £118 Maximum: £160

Minimum
£86 Average salary
£118 Maximum
£160

£22 / Hourly
Based on 370 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £16 Average salary: £22 Maximum: £30

Minimum
£16 Average salary
£22 Maximum
£30

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Systems Programmer in United Kingdom

System Programmer

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 2 months ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Toyota Material Handling Full-time

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System Programmer

Found at: TheirStack GB - 3 days ago

Sheffield, England, ENG, United Kingdom Infinity Quest Remote Full-time

**Key Skills** - Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system - Upgrading, maintaining and...
Systems programmer

Found at: TheirStack GB - 3 days ago

Sheffield, England, ENG, United Kingdom Coltech Remote Full-time

DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer **Location:** Sheffield, UK (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) **Contract...

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FAQ - Systems Programmer

The average salary for Systems Programmer is GBP42,504 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 370 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Systems Programmer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Systems Programmer per year in United Kingdom is GBP31,032

The highest salary for Systems Programmer per year in United Kingdom is GBP57,756

Data updated: May 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 370 job postings with salary.