As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Linux Systems Administrator in the United Kingdom is £46,160, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,520 to £56,700, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,520
50TH(Median)   £46,160
75TH   £56,700
Linux Systems Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Linux Systems Administrator Salary £40,520 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Linux Systems Administrator Salary £46,160 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Linux Systems Administrator Salary £56,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Linux Systems Administrator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Linux Systems Administrator is about £46,160 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,847, and a weekly pay of around £888. Click the switch button below to see more details about Linux Systems Administrator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Linux Systems Administrator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,035 - £45,318, while Intermediate make £42,288 - £45,571, Senior earn £43,382 - £46,947, Specialist earn £46,160 - £52,138, Expert can reach £47,733 - £53,868 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Linux Systems Administrator £44,308
Intermediate Level Linux Systems Administrator £44,476
Senior Level Linux Systems Administrator £45,571
Specialist Level Linux Systems Administrator £50,093
Expert Level Linux Systems Administrator £51,666
£44,308 0 yr
£44,476 < 2 yrs
£45,571 2-4 yrs
£50,093 5-8 yrs
£51,666 > 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 Systems Administrator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Linux Systems Administrator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £49,853 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £46,503, and Manchester pays around £44,247 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Linux System Administrator makes less than a Linux Systems Administrator. A Linux System Administrator earns an average annual salary of £44,561. And a Linux Systems Administrator earns an average annual salary of £46,160.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Linux System Administrator
£37,444
£52,234
Network/Systems Administrator II
£30,788
£45,830
Network/Systems Administrator I
£24,284
£36,008
Network/Systems Administrator III
£42,733
£59,612
Network Administrator II
£30,702
£45,701

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