As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Administrator - Senior in the United Kingdom is £49,240, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,220 to £60,480, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,220
50TH(Median)   £49,240
75TH   £60,480
Systems Administrator - Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Administrator - Senior Salary £43,220 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Administrator - Senior Salary £49,240 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Administrator - Senior Salary £60,480 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Administrator - Senior salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Administrator - Senior is about £49,240 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,103, and a weekly pay of around £947. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Administrator - Senior hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Administrator - Senior's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,029 - £47,713, while Intermediate make £44,568 - £48,162, Senior earn £46,275 - £50,079, Specialist earn £49,240 - £55,615, Expert can reach £51,253 - £57,964 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Administrator - Senior £46,544
Intermediate Level Systems Administrator - Senior £46,994
Senior Level Systems Administrator - Senior £48,611
Specialist Level Systems Administrator - Senior £53,434
Expert Level Systems Administrator - Senior £55,615
£46,544 0 yr
£46,994 < 2 yrs
£48,611 2-4 yrs
£53,434 5-8 yrs
£55,615 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 13%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Administrator - Senior?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Administrator - Senior are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £53,179 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,606, and Manchester pays around £47,199 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network/Systems Administrator I makes less than a Systems Administrator - Senior. A Network/Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £30,684. And a Systems Administrator - Senior earns an average annual salary of £49,240.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Network/Systems Administrator I
£24,284
£36,008
Senior Storage Management Administrator
£39,821
£47,580
Network Administrator III
£42,548
£59,353
Network Administrator I
£24,215
£35,907
Senior Network Administrator
£42,469
£59,244

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