How Much Does a Linux Admin Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Linux Admin in the United Kingdom is £46,942, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,018 to £57,639, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £41,018
50TH(Median)   £46,942
75TH   £57,639
Linux Admin Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Linux Admin Salary £41,018 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Linux Admin Salary £46,942 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Linux Admin Salary £57,639 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a Linux Admin Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£41,018
Average £46,942/year
£57,639
£3,418
Average £3,912/month
£4,803
£789
Average £903/week
£1,108
£20
Average £23/hour
£28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile £57,639 £4,803 £1,108 £28
Average £46,942 £3,912 £903 £23
25th Percentile £41,018 £3,418 £789 £20

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Linux Admin salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Linux Admin is about £46,942 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,912, and a weekly pay of around £903. Click the switch button below to see more details about Linux Admin hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Linux Admins Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Linux Admin's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,610 - £46,058, while Intermediate make £42,875 - £46,324, Senior earn £44,025 - £47,741, Specialist earn £46,942 - £53,009, Expert can reach £48,539 - £54,765 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Linux Admin £44,997
Intermediate Level Linux Admin £45,174
Senior Level Linux Admin £46,324
Specialist Level Linux Admin £50,934
Expert Level Linux Admin £52,530
£44,997 0 yr
£45,174 < 2 yrs
£46,324 2-4 yrs
£50,934 5-8 yrs
£52,530 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 12%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Linux Admin?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Linux Admin are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £50,698 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £47,291, and Manchester pays around £44,997 annually.

London
£50,698
Brighton and Hove
£47,291
Manchester
£44,997
Liverpool
£44,816
Leicester
£44,384
Birmingham
£44,056

Which Job Pays More: Linux System Administrator or Linux Admin?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Linux System Administrator makes less than a Linux Admin. A Linux System Administrator earns an average annual salary of £44,561. And a Linux Admin earns an average annual salary of £46,942.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Linux System Administrator
£37,444
£52,234

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