How much does a systems administrator make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,553 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,851
- Equals
- $56,140
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $114,700 |
| 2. United States | $99,130 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $94,140 |
| 14. Finland estimate | $59,510 |
| 15. United Kingdom estimate | $56,140 |
| 16. Singapore estimate | $53,700 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Data administrator£42,780
- Networks engineer£48,910
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified£53,530
- Systems analyst£59,060
- Software developer£56,910
- Web developer£56,910
- Software programmer£42,200
- Software tester£50,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a systems administrator make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,553 a month, £42,630 a year.
How much does a systems administrator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £35,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £50,990.
Which country pays a systems administrator the most?
United States, with a median of $99,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a systems administrator make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $99,130 a year against $56,140 in the United Kingdom, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a systems administrator or a networks engineer?
A networks engineer: £48,910 a year against £42,630 for a systems administrator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate