Systems Engineer Salary in the UK

£46,570
per year
per month
£2,930
per month
per year

Systems Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Systems Engineer is £46,570 gross per year (£2,930 net per month), which is £16,970 (+57%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Systems Engineer can expect an average starting salary of £26,820. The highest salaries can exceed £145,000.
£26,820
Low
£46,570
Average salary
£145,000
High
£1,810
Low
£2,930
Average salary
£7,300
High

Systems Engineer Salary Range

Low
£26,820
Average salary
£46,570
Senior
£73,580
High
£145,000
Low
£1,810
Average salary
£2,930
Senior
£4,270
High
£7,300
Among Systems Engineers, Junior Systems Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Systems Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Systems Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Systems Engineer£74K/year
+58% 
IT Systems Engineer£48K/year
+4% 
Junior Systems Engineer£33K/year
 -30%

Systems Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

A Junior Systems Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £32,600 gross per year. A mid career Systems Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £44,520, while a Senior Systems Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £73,580. Systems Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn £91,310 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Systems Engineer

Late Career▲ +96%
Senior▲ +58%
Average Salary£46,570/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Junior▼ -30%

Gender Breakdown

Female
29%
Male
71%

Systems Engineer - Jobs by Location

Systems Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Systems Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Systems Engineer

How much does a Systems Engineer make in the UK?
A Systems Engineer in the UK earns an average of £46,570 gross per year, which is about £2,930 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Systems Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Systems Engineer in the UK?
The starting salary of a Systems Engineer in the UK is around £26,820 gross per year. Junior Systems Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Systems Engineer in the UK?
The highest salary of a Systems Engineer in the UK can reach and exceed £145,000 gross per year. Senior Systems Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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