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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£27,955 0 yr
£28,080 < 2 yrs
£28,483 2-4 yrs
£28,752 5-8 yrs
£28,819 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Computer Operator I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Computer Operator I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Troubleshooting can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Technical Support skills boost pay by a 4%. Even Artificial Intelligence can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Technical Support
Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
More Skills...
Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Computer Operator I field include Troubleshooting (6%), Technical Support (4%), and Artificial Intelligence (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Troubleshooting £29,765
Troubleshooting
£29,765
6%
Technical Support £29,203
Technical Support
£29,203
4%
Artificial Intelligence £28,642
Artificial Intelligence
£28,642
2%
Troubleshooting
2.40%
Technical Support
5.46%
Artificial Intelligence
13.97%

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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