As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Engineering Manager in the United Kingdom is £73,713, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £66,715 to £84,388, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £66,715
50TH(Median)   £73,713
75TH   £84,388
Systems Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Engineering Manager Salary £66,715 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Engineering Manager Salary £73,713 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Engineering Manager Salary £84,388 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Systems Engineering Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Engineering Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Engineering Manager is about £73,713 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £6,143, and a weekly pay of around £1,418. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Engineering Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Systems Engineering Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Systems Engineering Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £68,282 - £72,460, while Intermediate make £68,595 - £72,669, Senior earn £69,431 - £73,504, Specialist earn £70,266 - £74,510, Expert can reach £71,937 - £76,900 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Engineering Manager £71,102
Intermediate Level Systems Engineering Manager £71,415
Senior Level Systems Engineering Manager £72,146
Specialist Level Systems Engineering Manager £72,982
Expert Level Systems Engineering Manager £74,828
£71,102 0 yr
£71,415 < 2 yrs
£72,146 2-4 yrs
£72,982 5-8 yrs
£74,828 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Skills to Boost a Systems Engineering Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Systems Engineering Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Linux skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Azure can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Linux
Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
Azure
Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Systems Engineering Manager field include Leadership (9%), Linux (2%), Azure (1%), Active Directory (1%), and System Design (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £80,347
Leadership
£80,347
9%
Linux £75,187
Linux
£75,187
2%
Azure £74,450
Azure
£74,450
1%
Active Directory £74,450
Active Directory
£74,450
1%
System Design £74,450
System Design
£74,450
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Linux
1.90%
Azure
8.49%
Active Directory
11.53%
System Design
18.74%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Engineering Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Systems Engineering Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £79,610 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,261, and Manchester pays around £70,658 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Systems Engineering Supervisor or Systems Engineering Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Engineering Supervisor makes less than a Systems Engineering Manager. A Systems Engineering Supervisor earns an average annual salary of £69,980. And a Systems Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £73,713.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Systems Engineering Supervisor
£60,571
£80,469
Enterprise Systems Engineering Operations Manager
£62,634
£90,014
Environmental Engineering Manager
£64,783
£85,010
Test Engineering Manager I
£39,085
£54,950

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