SOC 2139 Science, research, engineering and technology professionals

Information technology professionals n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £50,459 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £50,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For information technology professionals n.e.c., £54,107 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +39% versus the national average. Experienced information technology professionals n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £69,152.

About this role

Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified work in IT roles that don't fall into specific categories — including solutions architects, data engineers, DevOps engineers, cloud specialists, database administrators and other specialist technology positions.

Key responsibilities

Designing and implementing technical solutions
Managing and optimising technology systems and platforms
Providing specialist technical expertise and guidance
Collaborating with development, infrastructure and business teams
Staying current with emerging technologies and best practices

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree in computer science, IT or a related field. Specialist certifications relevant to the role (AWS/Azure/GCP certifications, Kubernetes, Terraform, database certifications) are important.

Career outlook

Strong demand for specialist technology skills, particularly in cloud architecture, data engineering, DevOps and AI/ML infrastructure.

Key skills

Specialist technical skills Problem-solving Systems thinking Documentation Continuous learning

Common industries

Technology
Financial services
E-commerce
Public sector
All sectors with digital operations

Data coverage

SOC code 2139

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 62,000

Median Salary

£50,459

Mean Salary

£55,127

Jobs (000s)

62k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £35,789Median: £50,459P75: £69,152

P10: £24kP25: £36kMedian: £50kP75: £69kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£23,693

0-2 years

Mid Level

£35,789

3-7 years

Senior

£69,152

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +192% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +36.5%Real growth: -1.1%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 12.7%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£50,459

Full-time Only

£54,107

Full-time premium: +£3,648

Information technology professionals n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do information technology professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Information technology professionals n.e.c. earn a median of £54,107 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £35,789 and £69,152.

Is £54,107 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for information technology professionals n.e.c.?

Entry-level information technology professionals n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £35,789, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £23,693.

Have information technology professionals n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median information technology professionals n.e.c. pay has risen from £38,014 to £54,107 — +42% in cash terms, or +3.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for information technology professionals n.e.c.?

Male information technology professionals n.e.c. earn a median £53,158 and female information technology professionals n.e.c. £46,406 — a gap of +13% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).