As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desktop Support Tech I in the United Kingdom is £27,930, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,990 to £31,120, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,990
50TH(Median)   £27,930
75TH   £31,120
Desktop Support Tech I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Desktop Support Tech I Salary £25,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Desktop Support Tech I Salary £27,930 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Desktop Support Tech I Salary £31,120 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Desktop Support Tech I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Desktop Support Tech I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Desktop Support Tech I is about £27,930 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,328, and a weekly pay of around £537. Click the switch button below to see more details about Desktop Support Tech I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Desktop Support Tech Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Desktop Support Tech I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,061 - £28,263, while Intermediate make £27,206 - £28,501, Senior earn £27,583 - £29,120, Specialist earn £27,785 - £29,501, Expert can reach £27,872 - £29,596 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Desktop Support Tech I £27,785
Intermediate Level Desktop Support Tech I £27,930
Senior Level Desktop Support Tech I £28,501
Specialist Level Desktop Support Tech I £28,882
Expert Level Desktop Support Tech I £28,977
£27,785 0 yr
£27,930 < 2 yrs
£28,501 2-4 yrs
£28,882 5-8 yrs
£28,977 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Desktop Support Tech I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Desktop Support Tech I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,164 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,138, and Manchester pays around £26,772 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Desktop Support Specialist or Desktop Support Tech I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Desktop Support Specialist makes less than a Desktop Support Tech I. A Desktop Support Specialist earns an average annual salary of £22,354. And a Desktop Support Tech I earns an average annual salary of £27,930.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Desktop Support Specialist
£17,478
£27,414
Client Desktop Services Support Technician
£54,716
£104,326
Desktop Systems Support Technician-Entry
£55,125
£105,105
Desktop Systems Support Technician-Experienced
£61,289
£114,018
Customer/Tech Training Instructor
£28,942
£58,897

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