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Systems Administrator Salary in Manchester

How much does a systems administrator earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£26,950 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,560 per year£26,950 per year£34,300 per year

Systems Administrator pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Systems Administrator pay in Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for systems administrators near Manchester

Compare average systems administrator pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage systems administrator salaryJobs
Manchester This location£26,950 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Stockport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bolton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Salford£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about systems administrator pay in Manchester

How much does a systems administrator earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a systems administrator in Manchester is £26,950 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £34,300 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for systems administrators?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for systems administrators. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire systems administrators in Manchester?

Live systems administrator openings in Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a systems administrator in Manchester increase their salary?

Systems Administrators in Manchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between systems administrator pay in Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Manchester it's £26,950 per year — a discount of £550 per year versus the UK average.

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