As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £35,280, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,253 to £38,014, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,253
50TH(Median)   £35,280
75TH   £38,014
Network Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Network Engineer I Salary £33,253 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network Engineer I Salary £35,280 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network Engineer I Salary £38,014 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

Unlock Intelligence on Your Competitors' Salaries Across 35 Countries

Real-time global intelligence that empowers you to make competitive pay decisions and align offers with global trends.

SalaryIQTM

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network Engineer I is about £35,280 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,940, and a weekly pay of around £678. Click the switch button below to see more details about Network Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Network Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,372 - £35,566, while Intermediate make £34,614 - £35,892, Senior earn £35,068 - £36,504, Specialist earn £35,129 - £36,627, Expert can reach £35,219 - £36,708 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Network Engineer I £35,129
Intermediate Level Network Engineer I £35,362
Senior Level Network Engineer I £35,974
Specialist Level Network Engineer I £36,096
Expert Level Network Engineer I £36,178
£35,129 0 yr
£35,362 < 2 yrs
£35,974 2-4 yrs
£36,096 5-8 yrs
£36,178 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
View as Table
View as Graph
Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Network Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Network Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Networking can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Network Infrastructure skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Telecommunications 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.
Networking
Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
Network Infrastructure
Refers to all of the resources of a network that make network or internet connectivity, management, business operations and communication possible.
Telecommunications
Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
More Skills...
Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Network Engineer I field include Networking (8%), Network Infrastructure (3%), Telecommunications (2%), Network Design (2%), and Operating System (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Networking £38,102
Networking
£38,102
8%
Network Infrastructure £36,338
Network Infrastructure
£36,338
3%
Telecommunications £35,986
Telecommunications
£35,986
2%
Network Design £35,986
Network Design
£35,986
2%
Operating System £35,986
Operating System
£35,986
2%
Networking
7.97%
Network Infrastructure
17.49%
Telecommunications
7.59%
Network Design
0.69%
Operating System
4.45%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Network Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,102 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,542, and Manchester pays around £33,818 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Network Configuration Engineer I or Network Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network Configuration Engineer I makes less than a Network Engineer I. A Network Configuration Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £31,897. And a Network Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £35,280.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Network Configuration Engineer I
£27,461
£36,504
Network Maintenance Engineer I
£27,525
£36,589
Network Administrator I
£24,215
£35,907
Network Engineer
£34,984
£53,206

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst