As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Administrator I in the United Kingdom is £38,489, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,162 to £43,279, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,162
50TH(Median)   £38,489
75TH   £43,279
Network Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Network Administrator I Salary £34,162 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network Administrator I Salary £38,489 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network Administrator I Salary £43,279 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network Administrator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network Administrator I is about £38,489 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,207, and a weekly pay of around £740. Click the switch button below to see more details about Network Administrator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Network Administrator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Network Administrator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,552 - £38,989, while Intermediate make £37,068 - £39,561, Senior earn £38,037 - £40,634, Specialist earn £38,166 - £40,848, Expert can reach £38,360 - £40,991 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Network Administrator I £38,166
Intermediate Level Network Administrator I £38,632
Senior Level Network Administrator I £39,704
Specialist Level Network Administrator I £39,919
Expert Level Network Administrator I £40,062
£38,166 0 yr
£38,632 < 2 yrs
£39,704 2-4 yrs
£39,919 5-8 yrs
£40,062 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Network Administrator I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Network Administrator I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong VMware skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Installation can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
VMware
Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Network Administrator I field include Analysis (7%), VMware (3%), Installation (2%), Technical Support (2%), and Network Service (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £41,183
Analysis
£41,183
7%
VMware £39,644
VMware
£39,644
3%
Installation £39,259
Installation
£39,259
2%
Technical Support £39,259
Technical Support
£39,259
2%
Network Service £39,259
Network Service
£39,259
2%
Analysis
6.83%
VMware
14.68%
Installation
0.69%
Technical Support
5.46%
Network Service
12.07%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Network Administrator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Network Administrator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,568 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,775, and Manchester pays around £36,894 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Network/Systems Administrator I or Network Administrator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network/Systems Administrator I makes less than a Network Administrator I. A Network/Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £30,684. And a Network Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £38,489.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Network/Systems Administrator I
£24,284
£36,008
Network Administrator
£34,117
£50,786
Network Administrator II
£30,702
£45,701
Network Administrator III
£42,548
£59,353

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