How Much Does a Computer Operator I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Operator I in the United Kingdom is £28,080, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,411 to £30,331, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £26,411

50TH(Median) £28,080

75TH £30,331

Computer Operator I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Computer Operator I Salary	£26,411	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Computer Operator I Salary	£28,080	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Computer Operator I Salary	£30,331	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Computer Operator I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£26,411

Average £28,080/year

£30,331

£2,201

Average £2,340/month

£2,528

£508

Average £540/week

£583

£13

Average £14/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£30,331	£2,528	£583	£15
Average	£28,080	£2,340	£540	£14
25th Percentile	£26,411	£2,201	£508	£13

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Computer Operator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Computer Operator I is about £28,080 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,340, and a weekly pay of around £540. Click the switch button below to see more details about Computer Operator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Computer Operator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Computer Operator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,333 - £28,315, while Intermediate make £27,457 - £28,483, Senior earn £27,781 - £28,920, Specialist earn £27,955 - £29,189, Expert can reach £28,030 - £29,256 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer Operator I	£27,955
Intermediate Level Computer Operator I	£28,080
Senior Level Computer Operator I	£28,483
Specialist Level Computer Operator I	£28,752
Expert Level Computer Operator I	£28,819

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Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Computer Operator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Computer Operator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,326 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,289, and Manchester pays around £26,916 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Computer Operator III or Computer Operator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Computer Operator III makes more than a Computer Operator I. A Computer Operator III earns an average annual salary of £29,123. And a Computer Operator I earns an average annual salary of £28,080.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Computer Operator III	£23,844 £36,201
Computer Operator II	£23,562 £43,496
Machine Operator I	£16,469 £25,664
Senior Computer Operator	£25,392 £38,552

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