Average IT operations technicians Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it operations technicians salary in the South West reached £31,512, sitting 9.1% below the national median of £34,656. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £31,512 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,791. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so it operations technicianss sit 14.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £31,512 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,791 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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IT operations technicians salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it operations technicians salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median it operations technicians salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £31,512 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it operations technicians pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
IT operations technicians in the South West earn 9.1% below the national median of £34,656. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it operations technicians a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. IT operations technicians in the South West earn £31,512, which is 14.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it operations technicianss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.