As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £49,271, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,211 to £53,648, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £44,211
50TH(Median)   £49,271
75TH   £53,648
Systems Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Engineer II Salary £44,211 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Engineer II Salary £49,271 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Engineer II Salary £53,648 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Engineer II is about £49,271 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,106, and a weekly pay of around £948. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £45,570 - £48,516, while Intermediate make £45,797 - £48,742, Senior earn £47,761 - £50,382, Specialist earn £49,728 - £52,276, Expert can reach £49,924 - £52,472 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Engineer II £47,610
Intermediate Level Systems Engineer II £47,761
Senior Level Systems Engineer II £49,598
Specialist Level Systems Engineer II £51,427
Expert Level Systems Engineer II £51,557
£47,610 0 yr
£47,761 < 2 yrs
£49,598 2-4 yrs
£51,427 5-8 yrs
£51,557 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Systems Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Systems Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Active Directory skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Installation 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.
Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's proprietary directory service. It runs on Windows Server and enables administrators to manage permissions and access to network resources.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Systems Engineer II field include Analysis (8%), Active Directory (2%), Installation (2%), Agile (2%), and Security Clearance (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £53,213
Analysis
£53,213
8%
Active Directory £50,256
Active Directory
£50,256
2%
Installation £50,256
Installation
£50,256
2%
Agile £50,256
Agile
£50,256
2%
Security Clearance £50,256
Security Clearance
£50,256
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Active Directory
11.53%
Installation
0.69%
Agile
8.01%
Security Clearance
6.28%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £53,213 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,637, and Manchester pays around £47,229 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Enterprise Systems Engineer II makes less than a Systems Engineer II. A Enterprise Systems Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,677. And a Systems Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £49,271.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Enterprise Systems Engineer II
£37,132
£54,899
Engineer II
£31,970
£51,454
Systems Consultant/Engineer II (Pre & Post Sales)
£38,844
£54,520
Network Engineer II
£33,393
£50,786

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