As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operating Systems Administrator I in the United Kingdom is £33,700, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,500 to £40,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,500
50TH(Median)   £33,700
75TH   £40,400
Operating Systems Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Operating Systems Administrator I Salary £29,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operating Systems Administrator I Salary £33,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operating Systems Administrator I Salary £40,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Operating Systems Administrator I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operating Systems Administrator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Operating Systems Administrator I is about £33,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,808, and a weekly pay of around £648. Click the switch button below to see more details about Operating Systems Administrator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Operating Systems Administrator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,819 - £34,400, while Intermediate make £32,321 - £35,200, Senior earn £33,261 - £36,700, Specialist earn £33,387 - £37,000, Expert can reach £33,575 - £37,200 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Operating Systems Administrator I £33,387
Intermediate Level Operating Systems Administrator I £33,900
Senior Level Operating Systems Administrator I £35,400
Specialist Level Operating Systems Administrator I £35,700
Expert Level Operating Systems Administrator I £35,900
£33,387 0 yr
£33,900 < 2 yrs
£35,400 2-4 yrs
£35,700 5-8 yrs
£35,900 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operating Systems Administrator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,396 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £33,950, and Manchester pays around £32,303 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Network/Systems Administrator I makes less than an Operating Systems Administrator I. An Network/Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £30,684. And an Operating Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £33,700.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Network/Systems Administrator I
£24,284
£36,008
Network Administrator I
£24,215
£35,907
Web Administrator I
£28,548
£43,362
Applications Systems Analyst I
£25,665
£41,353
Contracts Administrator I
£24,180
£37,086

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