Google Cloud Network Engineer - GCP
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
£350 – £357 a day
ApplyGoogle Cloud Engineer - GCP Networking Specialist. My global IT consultancy require and experienced hands-on Google Cloud..
Network Engineer Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Network Engineer, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026£60,000
median advertised salary
47
live jobs right now
91%
permanent roles
51%
via agencies
How much does a Network Engineer earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Network Engineer in the UK is £60,000 a year, based on 53 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £5,000 a month or £30.77 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 91% of current adverts are permanent, and 51% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Network Engineer adverts mention AI or automation 2% of the time.
How Network Engineer pay compares
Median advertised salary for Network Engineer beside other job titles in IT, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in IT
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Engineer | £124,000 | 16 | 68% | 21% |
| Java Developer | £109,000 | 28 | 35% | 8.4% |
| Data Engineer | £83,000 | 159 | 79% | 8% |
| Programme Manager | £75,000 | 198 | 70% | 3% |
| Software Engineer | £60,000 | 541 | 89% | 9% |
| Network Engineer | £60,000 | 47 | 91% | 2% |
| Data Analyst | £48,000 | 103 | 72% | 3% |
| Systems Administrator | £36,000 | — | 68% | 2% |
| 1st Line Support | £30,000 | 27 | 78% | 0% |
Latest Network Engineer jobs
Network Support Engineer
SmartSourcing Ltd
£300 – £350 a day
ApplyDV Cleared Network Engineer/Communications Engineer is required by our government client. Location: Manchester / London. Security..
Voice & Network Engineer
IMT Resourcing Solutions
£50,000 – £55,000 a year
ApplyVoice & Network Engineer. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Hybrid Working. Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum. Job Type:..
Level 4 Network Engineer
IMT Resourcing Solutions
£400 – £450 a day
ApplyNetwork & Voice Engineer - Contract. Day Rate: Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35. Duration: 6 Months. Location: TBC. Start Date:..
Network Support Engineer
Arcas Technology Ltd
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
ApplyI'm working with a growing business in Camberley that needs a Network Support Engineer to join its small in-house IT team. You'll..
IT Support & Network Engineer
Arcas Technology Ltd
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
ApplyThis is a hands-on role for an all-rounder with genuine networking experience. You'll be the go-to technical person for the..
Electronic Trading Network & Systems Engineer
James Joseph Associates
£150,000 – £170,000 a year
ApplyAdditional headcount has been approved for a Senior Low Latency Network & Systems Engineer to help develop and optimise its..
Network Engineer
C4S Search Ltd
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
ApplyNetwork Engineer. Corsham, Wiltshire. Full-Time | Permanent | Fully Office-Based (5 Days Onsite. ABOUT THE BUSINESS. A..
Embedded Software Engineer | Future of Networking
SoCode Limited
£50,000 – £65,000 a year
ApplyEmbedded Software Engineer | Future of Networking- Paying up to £65,000 base (Depending on experience. Cambridge based. Be a..
Network Engineering Manager
Rise Technical Recruitment
£60,000 – £70,000 a year
ApplyNetwork Engineering Manager / Network Manager. £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance (£4,800) + Hybrid Working (after onboarding)..
Browse 47 live Network Engineer jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Network Engineer vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →