Information technology trainers: average salary and pay in the UK
Full-time information technology trainers in the UK earned a median £38,981 in the year to 5 April 2025, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE): almost exactly the £39,039 median for all full-time jobs.
What the figures show
That puts it 145th of 382, in the middle third of occupations.
Median full-time pay: women £38,892 a year, men £38,489 a year.
Since 2021 it has risen 10.7%, from £35,206, slower than the 25.0% for all jobs.
Pay distribution, 2025 provisional
| Gross pay | Full-time, annual | Full-time, weekly | Full-time, hourly | All, annual | All, weekly | All, hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th percentile | – | – | – | – | – | £19.96 |
| 40th percentile | – | – | – | – | £644.50* | £20.60 |
| Median (50th percentile) | £38,981 | £786.40* | £21.26 | £36,621* | £752.50* | £20.88 |
| 60th percentile | – | £820.10 | £21.89 | £38,351* | £773.80* | £21.40 |
| Mean | £40,426 | £807.70 | £22.08 | £34,910 | £700.20 | £21.48 |
Pay since 2021
| ASHE year | Full-time, annual median | Full-time, weekly median | Full-time, hourly median | All, annual median | All, weekly median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 revised | £35,206 | £651.60 | £17.84* | £33,145 | £637.30* |
| 2023 revised | £35,847 | £784.10* | £20.24 | £34,635 | £764.60* |
| 2024 revised | £39,952 | £771.50 | £19.84* | £37,937 | £744.60* |
| 2025 provisional | £38,981 | £786.40* | £21.26 | £36,621* | £752.50* |
What information technology trainers do
Information technology trainers provide instruction in the use of computers for professional and personal purposes and advise on, plan and organise IT training within industrial, commercial and other establishments. (ONS SOC 2020, 3573)
Also covers: E-learning manager, IT trainer, IT tutor, software trainer, AI coach, computer instructor, computer trainer, E-learning coordinator, elearning coordinator, clinical systems trainer, digital learning manager, information technology trainer and systems trainer (computing/IT).
- Assesses IT training requirements of an organisation or individual and identifies the skills needed for certain roles or tasks
- Develops training programme and prepares IT equipment, lectures, demonstrations and study aids
- Supervises trainee development, assists trainees with difficulties and prepares regular progress reports on each trainee for management
- Arranges work experience and instructional visits for trainees
- Plans curriculum and rota of staff duties and updates or amends them in light of developments
- Advises on training programmes and discusses progress or problems with staff and trainees
Entrants will usually require a relevant degree or HND/HNC and a qualification in delivering teaching or training. Professional qualifications are available from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Qualifications in Education and Training are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.
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ASHE Table 14: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 · coding index · notes · 15 October 2026