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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Linux Administrator in the United Kingdom is £46,156, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,513 to £56,695, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £40,513

50TH(Median) £46,156

75TH £56,695

Linux Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Linux Administrator Salary	£40,513	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Linux Administrator Salary	£46,156	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Linux Administrator Salary	£56,695	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Linux Administrator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£40,513

Average £46,156/year

£56,695

£3,376

Average £3,846/month

£4,725

£779

Average £888/week

£1,090

£19

Average £22/hour

£27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£56,695	£4,725	£1,090	£27
Average	£46,156	£3,846	£888	£22
25th Percentile	£40,513	£3,376	£779	£19

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Linux Administrator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Linux Administrator is about £46,156 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,846, and a weekly pay of around £888. Click the switch button below to see more details about Linux Administrator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Linux Administrator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,029 - £45,314, while Intermediate make £42,282 - £45,566, Senior earn £43,377 - £46,942, Specialist earn £46,156 - £52,133, Expert can reach £47,729 - £53,864 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Linux Administrator	£44,303
Intermediate Level Linux Administrator	£44,472
Senior Level Linux Administrator	£45,566
Specialist Level Linux Administrator	£50,088
Expert Level Linux Administrator	£51,661

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 Administrator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Linux Administrator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £49,848 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £46,499, and Manchester pays around £44,243 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Linux System Administrator makes less than a Linux Administrator. A Linux System Administrator earns an average annual salary of £44,561. And a Linux Administrator earns an average annual salary of £46,156.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Linux System Administrator	£37,444 £52,234
Research Administrator	£15,854 £34,592
Network Administrator	£34,117 £50,786
Executive Administrator	£24,339 £36,090
Office Administrator	£18,489 £28,672

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