Network Engineer salary in Leeds
The average Network Engineer salary in Leeds is £49,000 per year (£3,233/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £25.13/hr).
≈ £2,645 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £20.10/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Network Engineer in Leeds (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,233 / month after tax
Hourly: £25.13/hr • Daily: £188/day
Market median for an established Network Engineer in Leeds (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,959 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £32.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Network Engineer specialists in Leeds (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Network Engineer earning £49,000 takes home £3,233 net per month (or £746/week).
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Live Network Engineer jobs in Leeds
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Waste Team Leader
£40,185Essential Employment • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Area Sales Manager - UK North - World Leading OEM
£34,000Consulo First • Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2HF
Senior Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
£28,515Bupa • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8QB
Alcohol and Substance Worker (Focused Intervention Team)
£32,737Barca Leeds • Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6NJ
Liability Claims Handler
£33,053Sedgwick • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Test Centre Administrator (Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) (26480)
£23,066Pearson • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Frequently asked questions about Network Engineer pay in Leeds
How much does a Network Engineer earn in Leeds in 2026/27?
The average Network Engineer salary in Leeds is £49,000 per year (or £25.13 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Network Engineer roles start around £39,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £63,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Network Engineer in Leeds after UK tax?
On a median Network Engineer salary of £49,000 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,233 per month (approx. £746 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Network Engineer in Leeds?
A mid-level Network Engineer in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £25.13/hr (ranging from £20.10/hr for junior roles to £32.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £188 per day.
Is a Network Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?
With a net monthly income of £3,233 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 31% of a Network Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £2,233 per month in disposable income.
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