IT network professionals Pay Data UK — 2025

IT network professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £48,966 per year, equivalent to £24.45 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 5.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £36,306 to £71,988 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for IT network professionals roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About IT network professionals

IT network professionals design, set up and maintain computer networks, support the network users and fix problems which arise.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• implements and evaluates new networking environments, including software and hardware
• monitors performance and makes recommendations concerning network quality.
• creates users' accounts and provides troubleshooting service to users
• ensures network security, reports on, investigates and fixes network faults
• writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.