Telecoms and related network installers and repairers Pay Data UK — 2025

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £39,300 per year, equivalent to £19.16 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 7.9% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £33,877 to £53,013 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

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About Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers install, maintain and repair public and private telephone systems and maintain, test and repair telecoms cables.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• installs internal cabling and wiring for telephone systems and networks and fits and wires junction and distribution boxes
• fixes connecting wires from underground and aerial lines to premises and connects cable terminals to inside wiring
• installs telephones, switchboards and coin operated phone boxes
• uses testing equipment to locate defective components of circuitry and makes any necessary repairs
• tests installation and makes any further necessary adjustments
• assists with the erection of wooden poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines
• connects cables and tests for any defects
• locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment
• erects and maintains mobile telecoms infrastructure

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships and traineeships combining work experience and practical training are available at NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3.

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