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SOC 3232 Health and social care associate professionals

Early education and childcare practitioners Salary

Median salary £19,516 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Early education and childcare practitioners 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 3232
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 109,000

Median Salary

£19,516

Mean Salary

£19,233

Jobs (000s)

109k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £10kP25: £14kMedian: £20kP75: £25kP90: £28k

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£10,091

0-2 years

Mid Level

£13,622

3-7 years

Senior

£24,510

8-15 years

Leadership

£28,216

15+ years

Potential career growth: +180% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Nominal growth: +40.9%Real growth: +14.3%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£19,516

Full-time Only

£23,717

Full-time premium: +£4,201