As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Engineer IV in the United Kingdom is £68,117, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,004 to £74,978, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,004
50TH(Median)   £68,117
75TH   £74,978
Systems Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary £62,004 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary £68,117 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary £74,978 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Engineer IV salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Engineer IV is about £68,117 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,676, and a weekly pay of around £1,310. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Engineer IV hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Engineer IV's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £62,278 - £66,110, while Intermediate make £62,825 - £66,566, Senior earn £63,373 - £67,022, Specialist earn £65,106 - £68,629, Expert can reach £68,322 - £72,316 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Engineer IV £64,924
Intermediate Level Systems Engineer IV £65,380
Senior Level Systems Engineer IV £65,836
Specialist Level Systems Engineer IV £67,478
Expert Level Systems Engineer IV £70,882
£64,924 0 yr
£65,380 < 2 yrs
£65,836 2-4 yrs
£67,478 5-8 yrs
£70,882 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Systems Engineer IV Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Systems Engineer IV. 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.

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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 IV field include Analysis (8%), Active Directory (2%), Installation (2%), System Design (2%), and Security Clearance (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £73,566
Analysis
£73,566
8%
Active Directory £69,479
Active Directory
£69,479
2%
Installation £69,479
Installation
£69,479
2%
System Design £69,479
System Design
£69,479
2%
Security Clearance £69,479
Security Clearance
£69,479
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Active Directory
11.53%
Installation
0.69%
System Design
18.74%
Security Clearance
6.28%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Engineer IV are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £73,566 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,623, and Manchester pays around £65,294 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer IV or Systems Engineer IV?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer IV makes less than a Systems Engineer IV. A Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £61,779. And a Systems Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of £68,117.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer IV
£48,346
£74,861
Enterprise Systems Engineer IV
£58,736
£83,573
Electrical Engineer IV
£44,244
£58,479
Electronics Engineer IV
£36,814
£62,328

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