Salary of System Administrator in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a System Administrator earn?

£38,376 / Annual
Based on 6071 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £30,000 Average salary: £38,376 Maximum: £54,996

Minimum
£30,000 Average salary
£38,376 Maximum
£54,996

£3,198 / Monthly
Based on 6071 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,500 Average salary: £3,198 Maximum: £4,583

Minimum
£2,500 Average salary
£3,198 Maximum
£4,583

£107 / Daily
Based on 6071 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £83 Average salary: £107 Maximum: £153

Minimum
£83 Average salary
£107 Maximum
£153

£20 / Hourly
Based on 6071 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £16 Average salary: £20 Maximum: £29

Minimum
£16 Average salary
£20 Maximum
£29

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of System Administrator in United Kingdom

System Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 18 hours ago

Slough, England, United Kingdom Alpha Group Full-time

Job DescriptionSystem AdministratorWe are looking for a skilled system administrator to join our growing team. We are...
IT Systems Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 18 hours ago

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Flogas Full-time

Flogas Ireland have an exciting opportunity for an IT System Administrator to join our IT Team on a Permanent contract....
Systems Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 18 hours ago

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Actica Consulting Full-time

About the Role As a Systems Administrator, you will be part of the Actica IT Team, supporting and developing our...

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FAQ - System Administrator

The average salary for System Administrator is GBP38,376 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 6071 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of System Administrator in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of System Administrator per year in United Kingdom is GBP30,000

The highest salary for System Administrator per year in United Kingdom is GBP54,996

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 6,071 job postings with salary.