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.
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.
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.
Database Administrators and Web Content Technicians
Potential Earnings
£42,334.84
Average Earnings
£26,437.00
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 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 written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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.
Information Technology Professionals
Potential Earnings
£79,616.55
Average Earnings
£45,428.00
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.
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.
IT Quality and Testing Professionals
Potential Earnings
£66,915.55
Average Earnings
£38,181.00
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.
Architecture and Planning
People in these occupations design construction projects, prepare technical drawings and blueprints, survey land, and plan land use.
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.
IT Project Managers
Potential Earnings
£98,432.76
Average Earnings
£64,290.76
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 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 Managers
Potential Earnings
£84,620.15
Average Earnings
£49,070.00
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 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.
Information Technology Directors
Potential Earnings
£164,869.54
Average Earnings
£71,620.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.
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
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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.
IT Operations Technicians
Potential Earnings
£48,871.98
Average Earnings
£30,519.27
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
IT User Support Technicians
Potential Earnings
£51,282.61
Average Earnings
£31,586.99
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
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.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Information Technology Trainers
Potential Earnings
£57,770.82
Average Earnings
£36,128.21
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.
Education Assessment and Support Services
People in these occupations administrate activities in educational institutions, assess and inspect quality, plan classes and curriculum, and advise students.
People in these occupations teach classes, give lectures, assist students, and provide training and instruction services.
Skills
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Web Design Professionals
Potential Earnings
£66,009.98
Average Earnings
£37,786.26
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 written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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.
Computer System and Equipment Installers and Servicers
Potential Earnings
£57,114.03
Average Earnings
£43,544.59
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.
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.
Telecoms and Related Network Installers and Repairers
Potential Earnings
£61,567.69
Average Earnings
£40,811.82
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
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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.
