As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Administrator I in the United Kingdom is £33,608, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,430 to £40,375, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,430
50TH(Median)   £33,608
75TH   £40,375
Systems Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Administrator I Salary £29,430 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Administrator I Salary £33,608 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Administrator I Salary £40,375 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Administrator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Administrator I is about £33,608 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,801, and a weekly pay of around £646. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Administrator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Administrator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,737 - £34,315, while Intermediate make £32,236 - £35,123, Senior earn £33,171 - £36,638, Specialist earn £33,296 - £36,941, Expert can reach £33,483 - £37,143 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Administrator I £33,296
Intermediate Level Systems Administrator I £33,810
Senior Level Systems Administrator I £35,325
Specialist Level Systems Administrator I £35,628
Expert Level Systems Administrator I £35,830
£33,296 0 yr
£33,810 < 2 yrs
£35,325 2-4 yrs
£35,628 5-8 yrs
£35,830 > 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 Systems Administrator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Administrator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,297 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £33,858, and Manchester pays around £32,215 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network/Systems Administrator I makes less than a Systems Administrator I. A Network/Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £30,684. And a Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £33,608.

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
Contracts Administrator I
£24,180
£37,086
Network/Systems Administrator II
£30,788
£45,830

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