2026 IT network salary guide.
Hiring or working in IT networking in 2026? Our 2026 IT network salary guide provides up-to-date benchmarks across network engineering, architecture, support and administration roles. Whether you're scaling a team or planning your next move, use it to inform salary decisions and understand what the market is paying.
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This guide is for employers hiring IT networking professionals and those working in network engineering, support, or architecture. Whether you're scaling infrastructure or planning your next career move, this guide is designed for you.
It provides accurate 2026 salary benchmarks across all networking roles. Whether you're building a network team or exploring new job opportunities, the guide helps you understand pay trends and demand across the UK.
The guide includes IT Network Architect, Network Manager, Senior Network Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Network Analyst, Network Administrator, and Network Technician. It covers junior to senior-level networking roles across enterprise and SME environments.
The projected average salary for IT networking roles in the UK in 2026 is around £50,625. This estimate is based on 2025 salary benchmarks combined with expected annual pay growth of approximately 3%, giving employers a reliable benchmark for network and systems talent.
Salary growth is being driven by the need for secure, reliable, and scalable networks. With hybrid work, cloud migration, and cyber risk front of mind, skilled networking professionals are in high demand across sectors.
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