Cyber Security Professionals
Potential Earnings
£85,523.46
Average Earnings
£48,798.39
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Administration and Office Work
People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.
People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.
People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.
Information and Communication Technology
People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.
Skills
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Aerospace Engineers
Potential Earnings
£79,104.78
Average Earnings
£50,956.78
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Electronics Engineers
Potential Earnings
£73,657.00
Average Earnings
£47,447.50
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Programmers and Software Development Professionals
Potential Earnings
£88,717.28
Average Earnings
£48,743.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Information and Communication Technology
People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.
Skills
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Engineering Professionals
Potential Earnings
£68,607.85
Average Earnings
£44,194.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Health, Social and Child Care Services
People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.
People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.
Building and Construction
People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.
IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers
Potential Earnings
£83,670.17
Average Earnings
£49,892.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Information and Communication Technology
People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.
Skills
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
IT Network Professionals
Potential Earnings
£87,583.82
Average Earnings
£49,974.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Information and Communication Technology
People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Data Analysts
Potential Earnings
£51,697.04
Average Earnings
£30,950.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Administration and Office Work
People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.
People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.
Skills
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Electrical and Electronics Technicians
Potential Earnings
£53,614.38
Average Earnings
£32,171.40
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Transportation Maintenance
People in these occupations maintain and service transport vehicles and specialised vehicle systems.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Building and Construction
People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.
Information and Communication Technology
People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.
Skills
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Security System Installers and Repairers
Potential Earnings
£58,988.65
Average Earnings
£39,102.23
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Transportation Maintenance
People in these occupations maintain and service transport vehicles and specialised vehicle systems.
Building and Construction
People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.
Skills
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
