SOC 5244 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades

Computer system and equipment installers and servicers Salary

Median salary £34,073 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £34,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For computer system and equipment installers and servicers, £34,237 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -12% versus the national average.

About this role

Computer system and equipment installers and servicers install, configure, maintain and repair computer hardware, peripherals, networks and related equipment in homes, offices and data centres.

Key responsibilities

Installing and configuring computer hardware and peripherals
Setting up networks, printers, displays and storage devices
Diagnosing and resolving hardware and connectivity issues
Performing preventive maintenance and upgrades
Providing on-site and remote technical support

Qualifications and entry routes

CompTIA A+ and Network+ are widely recognised entry certifications. Apprenticeships in IT support or relevant BTEC/HND qualifications provide formal entry routes. Manufacturer certifications (Dell, HP, Lenovo) are valued.

Career outlook

Cloud computing is reducing on-premise hardware, but demand remains for field engineers, data centre technicians and endpoint management specialists.

Key skills

Hardware troubleshooting Network configuration Operating systems Customer service Documentation

Common industries

IT support companies
Managed service providers
Corporate IT departments
Retail technology
Education

Data coverage

SOC code 5244

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 9,000

Median Salary

£34,073

Mean Salary

N/A

Jobs (000s)

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £25,745Median: £34,073

P10: --P25: £26kMedian: £34kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£25,745

0-2 years

Mid Level

£25,745

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +19.2%Real growth: -3.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£34,073

Full-time Only

£34,237

Full-time premium: +£164

Computer system and equipment installers and servicers salary: common questions

How much do computer system and equipment installers and servicers earn in the UK?

Computer system and equipment installers and servicers earn a median of £34,237 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £34,237 a good salary in the UK?

For computer system and equipment installers and servicers, £34,237 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -12% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for computer system and equipment installers and servicers?

Entry-level computer system and equipment installers and servicers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £25,745, though this varies by employer and region.

Have computer system and equipment installers and servicers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median computer system and equipment installers and servicers pay has risen from £30,833 to £34,237 — +11% in cash terms, or -10% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

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