IT technicians: average salary and pay in the UK
Full-time IT technicians in the UK earned a median £35,259 in the year to 5 April 2025, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE): £3,780 below the all-jobs median of £39,039.
What the figures show
That puts it 194th of 382, in the middle third of occupations.
The middle half of full-time jobs paid between £29,277 and £44,389.
Median full-time pay: women £33,791 a year, men £35,850 a year.
ASHE counts roughly 78,000 employee jobs, 92% full-time.
Since 2021 it has risen 18.0%, from £29,888, slower than the 25.0% for all jobs.
The Annual Population Survey counts 86,000 people in this line of work, 19% of them in South East.
Pay distribution, 2025 provisional
| Gross pay | Full-time, annual | Full-time, weekly | Full-time, hourly | All, annual | All, weekly | All, hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £25,646 | £498.20 | £13.28 | £24,408 | £454.40 | £13.07 |
| 20th percentile | £27,971 | £548.70 | £14.69 | £27,226 | £525.30 | £14.22 |
| 25th percentile | £29,277 | £574.90 | £15.37 | £28,218 | £547.60 | £15.00 |
| 30th percentile | £30,094 | £598.30 | £16.07 | £29,564 | £574.90 | £15.56 |
| 40th percentile | £32,995 | £657.60 | £17.37 | £31,801 | £630.60 | £16.98 |
| Median (50th percentile) | £35,259 | £718.70 | £18.68 | £34,656 | £692.30 | £18.38 |
| 60th percentile | £39,089 | £782.70 | £20.86 | £38,172 | £766.50 | £20.13 |
| 70th percentile | £42,553 | £861.70 | £22.49 | £41,875 | £837.20 | £22.00 |
| 75th percentile | £44,389 | £912.70 | £23.52 | £43,949 | £885.70 | £23.08 |
| 80th percentile | £47,681 | £942.30 | £24.92 | £46,535 | £939.80 | £24.31 |
| Mean | £39,810 | £780.50 | £20.53 | £38,507 | £746.60 | £20.30 |
Pay since 2021
| ASHE year | Full-time, annual median | Full-time, weekly median | Full-time, hourly median | All, annual median | All, weekly median | Jobs (thousands, indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 revised | £29,888 | £566.60 | £14.85 | £28,778 | £550.90 | 87 |
| 2022 revised | £30,344 | £583.30 | £14.96 | £28,527 | £542.30 | 92 |
| 2023 revised | £32,025 | £632.40 | £16.13 | £30,736 | £597.70 | 95 |
| 2024 revised | £35,359 | £678.30 | £17.60 | £34,085 | £660.70 | 78 |
| 2025 provisional | £35,259 | £718.70 | £18.68 | £34,656 | £692.30 | 78 |
IT technicians by region
UK: 86,000 (± 11,400), April 2025 to March 2026. 10 of the 12 regions and nations have samples too small to publish.
| Region or nation | People in employment | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| South East | 16,100* | ± 5,000 |
| Wales | 5,200* | ± 2,000 |
Annual Population Survey (Nomis)
What IT technicians do
IT technicians are responsible for the day-to-day running of IT systems and networks including the preparation of back-up systems, and for performing regular checks to ensure the smooth functioning of such systems. (ONS SOC 2020, 3131)
Also covers: computer games tester, digital administrator, IT technician, network administrator, systems administrator, computer administrator, computer controller, computer coordinator, computer technician, computing technician, esports technician, is technician, IT administrator, IT assistant, IT controller, IT coordinator, IT specialist and network officer (48 titles in the ONS coding index).
- Administers, monitors and supports internal/external networks, servers, email and security systems
- Configures and sets up new server systems
- Schedules and performs system maintenance tasks, such as loading user applications, programs and data
- Analyses systems and makes recommendations to improve performance
- Identifies problems, agrees remedial action and undertakes emergency maintenance if required
- Performs server backup and recovery operations and restarts systems following outages
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades together with an appropriate vocational qualification. Some employers may demand a relevant degree. Training is provided off and on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate and professional qualifications and apprenticeships in some areas are available.
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ASHE Table 14: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 · coding index · notes · 15 October 2026