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Site reliability engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

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Site reliability engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

A senior Site reliability engineer in United Kingdom earns a median of 11,000 GBP gross monthly, around 12,936 €. Total employer cost is roughly 14,876 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United Kingdom

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior3,940 GBP4,633 €3,300 GBP4,790 GBP
Mid-level6,910 GBP8,126 €5,430 GBP8,940 GBP
Senior11,000 GBP12,936 €8,940 GBP14,400 GBP

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Site reliability engineer salaries in United Kingdom

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 3,940 GBP at junior level to 11,000 GBP at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in United Kingdom

A Site reliability engineer in United Kingdom earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 11,000 GBP, equivalent to about 12,936 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 14,876 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Pound Sterling.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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