IT operations technicians Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median it operations technicians salary in the UK is £34,656 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £38,507, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £18.38.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £31,316 in East to £38,695 in North West. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£34,656
Annual
UK Mean
£38,507
Annual
Hourly Rate
£18.38
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West | £38,695 | £45,630 | £42,429 |
| London | £37,550 | £45,587 | £32,259 |
| West Midlands | £37,293 | £38,778 | £40,757 |
| Scotland | £35,847 | £37,547 | £38,837 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £33,401 | £36,657 | £36,907 |
| South East | £32,952 | £37,067 | £31,930 |
| North East | £32,460 | £35,538 | £36,027 |
| South West | £31,512 | £38,013 | £32,791 |
| East | £31,316 | £34,383 | £32,185 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it operations technicians salary in the UK?
The median it operations technicians salary in the UK is £34,656 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £38,507, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays it operations technicians the most?
North West pays the highest it operations technicians salaries with a median of £38,695.
How does it operations technicians pay vary by region?
IT operations technicians salaries range from £31,316 in East to £38,695 in North West.
Are it operations technicians salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for it operations technicians?
The median hourly rate for it operations technicians in the UK is £18.38 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.