How Much Does a Network Engineering - Specialist Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Engineering - Specialist in the United Kingdom is £62,490, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £55,390 to £71,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £55,390

50TH(Median) £62,490

75TH £71,990

Network Engineering - Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Network Engineering - Specialist Salary	£55,390	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network Engineering - Specialist Salary	£62,490	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network Engineering - Specialist Salary	£71,990	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Network Engineering - Specialist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£55,390

Average £62,490/year

£71,990

£4,616

Average £5,208/month

£5,999

£1,065

Average £1,202/week

£1,384

£27

Average £30/hour

£35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£71,990	£5,999	£1,384	£35
Average	£62,490	£5,208	£1,202	£30
25th Percentile	£55,390	£4,616	£1,065	£27

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network Engineering - Specialist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network Engineering - Specialist is about £62,490 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 Engineering - Specialist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Network Engineering - Specialists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Network Engineering - Specialist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £55,708 - £60,159, while Intermediate make £56,344 - £60,689, Senior earn £56,980 - £61,218, Specialist earn £58,993 - £63,199, Expert can reach £62,774 - £68,303 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Network Engineering - Specialist	£58,781
Intermediate Level Network Engineering - Specialist	£59,311
Senior Level Network Engineering - Specialist	£59,841
Specialist Level Network Engineering - Specialist	£61,748
Expert Level Network Engineering - Specialist	£66,318

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 Engineering - Specialist Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Network Engineering - Specialist. 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 Engineering - Specialist 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	£68,114	Networking £68,114	9%
Network Infrastructure	£64,365	Network Infrastructure £64,365	3%
TCP/IP	£63,740	TCP/IP £63,740	2%
Telecommunications	£63,115	Telecommunications £63,115	1%
Azure	£63,115	Azure £63,115	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 Engineering - Specialist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Network Engineering - Specialist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £67,489 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £62,954, and Manchester pays around £59,900 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Network Engineering Director or Network Engineering - Specialist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network Engineering Director makes more than a Network Engineering - Specialist. A Network Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £64,272. And a Network Engineering - Specialist earns an average annual salary of £62,490.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Network Engineering Director	£57,419 £71,125
Network Engineer I	£27,535 £36,602
Network Engineer II	£33,393 £50,786
Network Engineer III	£44,762 £59,372
Product Test Engineering - Specialist	£42,912 £62,193

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