As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Computer Operator in the United Kingdom is £38,190, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,990 to £43,390, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,990
50TH(Median)   £38,190
75TH   £43,390
Senior Computer Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Computer Operator Salary £33,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Computer Operator Salary £38,190 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Computer Operator Salary £43,390 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Computer Operator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Computer Operator is about £38,190 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,183, and a weekly pay of around £734. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Computer Operator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Computer Operators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Computer Operator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,554 - £37,124, while Intermediate make £34,930 - £37,438, Senior earn £35,620 - £38,065, Specialist earn £36,623 - £39,121, Expert can reach £38,190 - £41,139 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Computer Operator £36,309
Intermediate Level Senior Computer Operator £36,623
Senior Level Senior Computer Operator £37,250
Specialist Level Senior Computer Operator £38,190
Expert Level Senior Computer Operator £40,130
£36,309 0 yr
£36,623 < 2 yrs
£37,250 2-4 yrs
£38,190 5-8 yrs
£40,130 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Senior Computer Operator Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Senior Computer Operator. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Troubleshooting can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong SOP skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Data Processing can result in a 3% salary increase.

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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.
SOP
SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
Data Processing
Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Senior Computer Operator field include Troubleshooting (7%), SOP (3%), Data Processing (3%), Microsoft Office (2%), and Triage (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Troubleshooting £40,863
Troubleshooting
£40,863
7%
SOP £39,336
SOP
£39,336
3%
Data Processing £39,336
Data Processing
£39,336
3%
Microsoft Office £38,954
Microsoft Office
£38,954
2%
Triage £38,954
Triage
£38,954
2%
Troubleshooting
2.40%
SOP
5.64%
Data Processing
2.40%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
Triage
6.42%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Computer Operator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,245 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,474, and Manchester pays around £36,607 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Computer Operator III makes less than a Senior Computer Operator. A Computer Operator III earns an average annual salary of £29,123. And a Senior Computer Operator earns an average annual salary of £38,190.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Computer Operator III
£23,844
£36,201
Computer Operator I
£16,441
£28,148
Entry Computer Operator
£16,447
£28,159
Computer Operator II
£23,562
£43,496

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