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

Skills to Boost a Systems Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Systems Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Azure skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Cisco 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.
Azure
Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American-based multinational technology conglomerate corporation headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Systems Engineer I field include Analysis (7%), Azure (3%), Cisco (2%), DevOps (1%), and Systems Architecture (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £43,905
Analysis
£43,905
7%
Azure £42,264
Azure
£42,264
3%
Cisco £41,854
Cisco
£41,854
2%
DevOps £41,443
DevOps
£41,443
1%
Systems Architecture £41,443
Systems Architecture
£41,443
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Azure
8.49%
Cisco
1.71%
DevOps
0.28%
Systems Architecture
5.20%

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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