How Much Does a Network Engineer - Project Lead Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

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.

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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

£55,390

Average £62,500/year

£71,930

£4,616

Average £5,208/month

£5,994

£1,065

Average £1,202/week

£1,383

£27

Average £30/hour

£35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£71,930	£5,994	£1,383	£35
Average	£62,500	£5,208	£1,202	£30
25th Percentile	£55,390	£4,616	£1,065	£27

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

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

Skills to Boost a Network Engineer - Project Lead Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Network Engineer - Project Lead. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Networking can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Network Infrastructure skills boost pay by a 3%. Even TCP/IP can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % 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.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP is a data link protocol used on the internet to let computers and other devices send and receive data across networks.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Network Engineer - Project Lead field include Networking (9%), Network Infrastructure (3%), TCP/IP (2%), Telecommunications (1%), and Azure (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Networking	£68,125	Networking £68,125	9%
Network Infrastructure	£64,375	Network Infrastructure £64,375	3%
TCP/IP	£63,750	TCP/IP £63,750	2%
Telecommunications	£63,125	Telecommunications £63,125	1%
Azure	£63,125	Azure £63,125	1%

Networking

7.97%

Network Infrastructure

17.49%

TCP/IP

1.42%

Telecommunications

7.59%

Azure

8.49%

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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