As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior It in the United Kingdom is £57,311, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £50,223 to £67,862, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £50,223
50TH(Median)   £57,311
75TH   £67,862
Senior It Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior It Salary £50,223 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior It Salary £57,311 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior It Salary £67,862 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior It salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior It is about £57,311 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,776, and a weekly pay of around £1,102. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior It hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Its Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior It's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £51,175 - £55,512, while Intermediate make £51,810 - £56,041, Senior earn £52,656 - £56,782, Specialist earn £53,820 - £58,098, Expert can reach £55,724 - £60,775 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior It £54,137
Intermediate Level Senior It £54,666
Senior Level Senior It £55,512
Specialist Level Senior It £56,570
Expert Level Senior It £58,885
£54,137 0 yr
£54,666 < 2 yrs
£55,512 2-4 yrs
£56,570 5-8 yrs
£58,885 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior It are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £61,895 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £57,736, and Manchester pays around £54,935 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Project Manager - Senior - IT or Senior It?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Project Manager - Senior - IT makes more than a Senior It. A Project Manager - Senior - IT earns an average annual salary of £62,724. And a Senior It earns an average annual salary of £57,311.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Project Manager - Senior - IT
£50,925
£74,224
IT Project Manager III
£50,704
£73,902
IT Capacity Planner, Sr.
£46,094
£56,421
IT Project Engineer III
£37,699
£65,831
IT End User Support Senior Specialist
£28,177
£43,270

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