As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Operator I in Cardiff, UK is £28,194, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,518 to £30,454, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,518
50TH(Median)   £28,194
75TH   £30,454
Computer Operator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Computer Operator I Salary £26,518 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Computer Operator I Salary £28,194 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Computer Operator I Salary £30,454 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 £28,194 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,349, and a weekly pay of around £542. 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 £27,443 - £28,430, while Intermediate make £27,568 - £28,599, Senior earn £27,894 - £29,037, Specialist earn £28,069 - £29,307, Expert can reach £28,144 - £29,374 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Computer Operator I £28,069
Intermediate Level Computer Operator I £28,194
Senior Level Computer Operator I £28,599
Specialist Level Computer Operator I £28,868
Expert Level Computer Operator I £28,936
£28,069 0 yr
£28,194 < 2 yrs
£28,599 2-4 yrs
£28,868 5-8 yrs
£28,936 > 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

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 £29,241. And a Computer Operator I earns an average annual salary of £28,080.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Computer Operator III Cardiff, UK
£23,941
£36,348
Computer Operator II Cardiff, UK
£23,658
£43,672
Machine Operator I Cardiff, UK
£16,536
£25,768
Senior Computer Operator Cardiff, UK
£25,495
£38,708

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