As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network/Systems Administrator I in the United Kingdom is £38,490, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,170 to £43,280, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,170
50TH(Median)   £38,490
75TH   £43,280
Network/Systems Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Network/Systems Administrator I Salary £34,170 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network/Systems Administrator I Salary £38,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network/Systems Administrator I Salary £43,280 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Network/Systems Administrator I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network/Systems Administrator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network/Systems Administrator I is about £38,490 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,208, and a weekly pay of around £740. Click the switch button below to see more details about Network/Systems Administrator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Network/Systems Administrator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Network/Systems Administrator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,556 - £38,990, while Intermediate make £37,071 - £39,562, Senior earn £38,039 - £40,635, Specialist earn £38,168 - £40,849, Expert can reach £38,361 - £40,992 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Network/Systems Administrator I £38,168
Intermediate Level Network/Systems Administrator I £38,633
Senior Level Network/Systems Administrator I £39,705
Specialist Level Network/Systems Administrator I £39,920
Expert Level Network/Systems Administrator I £40,063
£38,168 0 yr
£38,633 < 2 yrs
£39,705 2-4 yrs
£39,920 5-8 yrs
£40,063 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Skills to Boost a Network/Systems Administrator I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Network/Systems Administrator I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong VMware skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Installation 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.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
VMware
Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Network/Systems Administrator I field include Analysis (7%), VMware (3%), Installation (2%), Technical Support (2%), and Network Service (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £41,184
Analysis
£41,184
7%
VMware £39,645
VMware
£39,645
3%
Installation £39,260
Installation
£39,260
2%
Technical Support £39,260
Technical Support
£39,260
2%
Network Service £39,260
Network Service
£39,260
2%
Analysis
6.83%
VMware
14.68%
Installation
0.69%
Technical Support
5.46%
Network Service
12.07%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Network/Systems Administrator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Network/Systems Administrator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,569 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,776, and Manchester pays around £36,895 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Network Administrator I or Network/Systems Administrator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network Administrator I makes less than a Network/Systems Administrator I. A Network Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £30,598. And a Network/Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £38,490.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Network Administrator I
£24,215
£35,907
Contracts Administrator I
£24,180
£37,086
Web Administrator I
£28,548
£43,362
Health and Safety Administrator I
£25,578
£47,498
Network/Systems Administrator I
£24,284
£36,008

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