SOC 3221 Health and social care associate professionals

Youth and community workers Salary

Median salary £27,711 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £28,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For youth and community workers, £32,654 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -16% versus the national average. Experienced youth and community workers (top 25%) earn over £34,982.

About this role

Youth and community workers provide technical support, implementation and operational expertise within IT and technology environments. They configure systems, troubleshoot issues, implement solutions and ensure technology infrastructure operates reliably and securely.

Key responsibilities

Installing, configuring and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure
Troubleshooting technical issues and providing user support
Implementing security measures and monitoring system performance
Documenting technical procedures and configurations
Collaborating with development and engineering teams

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree, HND or professional certifications in a relevant technology area. Certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft (Azure/365) or AWS are valued. Apprenticeships provide alternative entry routes.

Career outlook

Strong demand across all sectors. Cloud, cybersecurity and data management skills are particularly sought after.

Key skills

Technical troubleshooting Systems administration Network management Security awareness Documentation

Common industries

Technology
Financial services
Public sector
Telecommunications
Managed service providers

Data coverage

SOC code 3221

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 102,000

Median Salary

£27,711

Mean Salary

£26,894

Jobs (000s)

102k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £18,293Median: £27,711P75: £34,982

P10: £10kP25: £18kMedian: £28kP75: £35kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£10,009

0-2 years

Mid Level

£18,293

3-7 years

Senior

£34,982

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +250% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +27.1%Real growth: -7.9%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: -2.0%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£27,711

Full-time Only

£32,654

Full-time premium: +£4,943

Youth and community workers salary: common questions

How much do youth and community workers earn in the UK?

Youth and community workers earn a median of £32,654 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £18,293 and £34,982.

Is £32,654 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for youth and community workers?

Entry-level youth and community workers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £18,293, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £10,009.

Have youth and community workers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median youth and community workers pay has risen from £25,395 to £32,654 — +29% in cash terms, or -7.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for youth and community workers?

Male youth and community workers earn a median £27,269 and female youth and community workers £27,806 — a gap of +2.0% in 2025 in women’s favour.

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