IT technicians roles in the UK earn a median of £35,000 per year, equivalent to £18.74 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £32,500 in East to £39,000 in North West. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £35,259/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£35,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.74
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£29,000 – £44,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for IT technicians across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| North West | £39,000 |
| London | £37,500 |
| West Midlands | £37,500 |
| Scotland | £36,000 |
| South East | £34,500 |
| East Midlands | £33,500 |
| Wales | £33,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £33,000 |
| South West | £32,500 |
| North East | £32,500 |
| East | £32,500 |
| UK | £35,000 |
Annual pay grew by +1.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for IT technicians.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a IT technicians in the UK is £35,000 per year (about £18.74 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most IT technicians earn between £29,000 and £44,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
IT technicians pay rose by 1.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for IT technicians is in North West, at £39,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
IT operations 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.
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.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.