As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £41,033, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £37,197 to £44,760, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £37,197
50TH(Median)   £41,033
75TH   £44,760
Systems Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Engineer I Salary £37,197 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Engineer I Salary £41,033 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Engineer I Salary £44,760 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Engineer I is about £41,033 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,419, and a weekly pay of around £789. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,315 - £41,422, while Intermediate make £39,773 - £41,867, Senior earn £40,632 - £42,702, Specialist earn £40,747 - £42,869, Expert can reach £40,918 - £42,980 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Engineer I £40,747
Intermediate Level Systems Engineer I £41,144
Senior Level Systems Engineer I £41,979
Specialist Level Systems Engineer I £42,146
Expert Level Systems Engineer I £42,257
£40,747 0 yr
£41,144 < 2 yrs
£41,979 2-4 yrs
£42,146 5-8 yrs
£42,257 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,316 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,338, and Manchester pays around £39,332 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Enterprise Systems Engineer I or Systems Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Enterprise Systems Engineer I makes less than a Systems Engineer I. A Enterprise Systems Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £35,532. And a Systems Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £41,033.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Enterprise Systems Engineer I
£28,223
£44,375
Engineer I
£27,694
£40,141
Systems Consultant/Engineer I (Pre & Post Sales)
£28,384
£42,417
Manufacturing Engineer I
£24,604
£35,808

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