As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Maintenance Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £35,290, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,290 to £38,090, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,290
50TH(Median)   £35,290
75TH   £38,090
Network Maintenance Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Network Maintenance Engineer I Salary £33,290 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network Maintenance Engineer I Salary £35,290 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network Maintenance Engineer I Salary £38,090 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network Maintenance Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network Maintenance Engineer I is about £35,290 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,941, and a weekly pay of around £679. Click the switch button below to see more details about Network Maintenance Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Network Maintenance Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,394 - £35,583, while Intermediate make £34,633 - £35,917, Senior earn £35,081 - £36,544, Specialist earn £35,141 - £36,669, Expert can reach £35,230 - £36,753 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Network Maintenance Engineer I £35,141
Intermediate Level Network Maintenance Engineer I £35,374
Senior Level Network Maintenance Engineer I £36,000
Specialist Level Network Maintenance Engineer I £36,126
Expert Level Network Maintenance Engineer I £36,209
£35,141 0 yr
£35,374 < 2 yrs
£36,000 2-4 yrs
£36,126 5-8 yrs
£36,209 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
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Skills to Boost a Network Maintenance Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Network Maintenance 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.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Network Maintenance 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 £38,113
Networking
£38,113
8%
Network Infrastructure £36,349
Network Infrastructure
£36,349
3%
Telecommunications £35,996
Telecommunications
£35,996
2%
Network Design £35,996
Network Design
£35,996
2%
Operating System £35,996
Operating System
£35,996
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 Maintenance Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Network Maintenance Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,113 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,552, and Manchester pays around £33,827 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network Engineer I makes less than a Network Maintenance Engineer I. A Network Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £31,983. And a Network Maintenance Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £35,290.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Network Engineer I
£27,535
£36,602
Network Maintenance Engineer III
£44,643
£59,214
Network Maintenance Engineer II
£33,406
£50,804
Network Configuration Engineer I
£27,461
£36,504

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