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Sr. Collaboration Systems Administrator

Posted Today by Alteryx


Meet the Moment with AlteryxWe're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, a...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
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  • Location United Kingdom

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Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Eliassen Group


DescriptionRemoteOur client seeks a senior-level Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer to administer Linux an...

  • Rate £56 per hour
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote

Systems Administrator

Posted 2 days ago by Robert Half


DescriptionRobert Half is seeking an experienced M365 Administrator to support a client with Exchange troubleshooting, g...

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  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote or Seattle, Washington

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Senior z/OS Administrator / Systems Programmer (Remote)

Posted 1 week ago by DivIHN Integration Inc.


Job SummaryThe Senior z/OS Administrator / Systems Programmer is responsible for the overall administration, maintenance...

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  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote

Senior Manager, Global Digital & Technology Systems, Veeva Administrator

Posted 1 week ago by BeiGene, Inc.


BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals.When c...

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  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote

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Systems Administrator

Posted 1 week ago by Robert Half


DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support core infrastructure and end-user technolog...

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  • Location Laconia, New Hampshire

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ArcGIS Enterprise Platform Specialist / Senior GIS Systems Administrator/ ETL &...

Posted 2 weeks ago by Svam International, Inc.


Role SummaryHands-on specialist responsible for assistance in the day-to-day administration of ArcGIS Enterprise and its...

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  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote

ArcGIS Enterprise Platform Specialist / Senior GIS Systems Administrator/ ETL &...

Posted 2 weeks ago by Eclaro


Job Duties/RequirementsArcGIS Enterprise experience and support in these areas:Architecture, configuration, maintenance,...

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  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote

Senior Systems Administrator Contractor Day Rate Benchmarks and National Landscape

Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.

Median Daily Rate £252/day in line with national baselines
Interquartile Range £147/day – £400/day Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split 75% Outside IR35 0% Inside IR35 engagements

Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory

Technical specifications for UK-based Systems Administrator contractors place clear emphasis on production-grade systems execution rather than generalist conceptual understanding. In particular, demonstrable commercial proficiency in IT, complemented by scalable deployment capabilities across cloud infrastructure, serves as the primary driver for top-tier daily remuneration. National compensation converges upon an established median of £252/day, with quartiles from £147/day to £400/day on 1 listings to November 2026. 75% of active postings maintain confirmed outside-IR35 status. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.

Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks

UK-wide rate board for Systems Administrator contract vacancies: median, quartile, and IR35 mix from rate-stated listings to November 2026. Figures are market statistics, not quotes. Source: Term rate band with regional modifier.

Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.

MetricValueWhat it shows
Median day rate£252/dayMid-market advertised pay for this hub
25th percentile (P25)£147/dayLower-quartile priced vacancies
75th percentile (P75)£400/dayUpper-quartile priced vacancies
Outside IR35 share75%Stated limited-company / outside SDS
Inside IR35 share0%Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS
Undetermined IR3525%Adverts that omit a published status
Leading sectorIT (100%)Largest hiring cluster in the sample
Priced sample1 rolesVacancies used for the rate corridor
Regional rate bandUK-wide rate parityLocation pricing context, not an SDS

Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 10 determinations remain a client-side duty for medium and large private-sector hirers of Systems Administrator contractors across the UK. An SDS is expected before the assignment begins, and inside IR35 income is typically paid through PAYE or an umbrella. PSC contractors invoice fees gross and the contractor manages corporation tax and dividends. Location does not remove IR35: UK-wide rate parity only describes advertised rates. None of this replaces a CEST assessment or professional advice. The IT cluster above is the practical place to compare SDS outcomes for this discipline.