- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when
Network manager Average UK Salary & Prospects
Network managers supervise the design, installation and running of IT, data and telephony systems in an organisation.
Network managers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Network manager you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 52,225 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Network manager
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52,935 GBP
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47,673 GBP
Average salary for part-time Network manager
Average salary for full-time Network manager
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27,271 GBP
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23,696 GBP
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52,225 GBP
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47,673 GBP
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52,935 GBP
Pay over time for Network manager
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46,574 GBP
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47,112 GBP
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48,752 GBP
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50,070 GBP
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52,577 GBP
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52,225 GBP
Future outlook for Network managers
Very good outlook
122 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
28% chance of automation in the future Network manager - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Network manager. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Network manager interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
