As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Engineer - Project Lead in the United Kingdom is £62,500, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £55,390 to £71,930, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £55,390
50TH(Median)   £62,500
75TH   £71,930
Network Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Network Engineer - Project Lead Salary £55,390 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network Engineer - Project Lead Salary £62,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network Engineer - Project Lead Salary £71,930 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Network Engineer - Project Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network Engineer - Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network Engineer - Project Lead is about £62,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,208, and a weekly pay of around £1,202. Click the switch button below to see more details about Network Engineer - Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Network Engineer - Project Leads Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Network Engineer - Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,708 - £60,165, while Intermediate make £56,345 - £60,696, Senior earn £56,982 - £61,227, Specialist earn £58,998 - £63,204, Expert can reach £62,781 - £68,271 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Network Engineer - Project Lead £58,786
Intermediate Level Network Engineer - Project Lead £59,316
Senior Level Network Engineer - Project Lead £59,847
Specialist Level Network Engineer - Project Lead £61,757
Expert Level Network Engineer - Project Lead £66,300
£58,786 0 yr
£59,316 < 2 yrs
£59,847 2-4 yrs
£61,757 5-8 yrs
£66,300 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Network Engineer - Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Network Engineer - Project Lead are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £67,500 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £62,964, and Manchester pays around £59,909 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Design Engineer - Project Lead or Network Engineer - Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Design Engineer - Project Lead makes less than a Network Engineer - Project Lead. A Design Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £45,549. And a Network Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of £62,500.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Design Engineer - Project Lead
£33,915
£54,614
Software Engineer - Project Lead
£45,688
£68,603
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
£48,557
£75,188
Hardware Engineer - Project Lead
£50,508
£67,708
Project Lead Mechanical Engineer
£44,678
£78,368

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