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Linux System Administrator Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£62,500 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£45,000 £62,500 £80,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Linux System Administrator in United Kingdom is £62,500 per year as of July 2026, based on 71 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £45,000, while senior specialists can earn up to £80,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £440 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Linux System Administrator.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Linux System Administrator over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Linux System Administrator in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	204	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Linux System Administrator	71	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	23	0	0
Entry Level	£45,000
Junior	£50,745
Median Salary	£62,500
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£68,000
Expert / Top Earners	£80,000