How Much Does a Help Desk Technician I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Help Desk Technician I in the United Kingdom is £27,800, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,700 to £30,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £25,700

50TH(Median) £27,800

75TH £30,200

Help Desk Technician I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Help Desk Technician I Salary	£25,700	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Help Desk Technician I Salary	£27,800	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Help Desk Technician I Salary	£30,200	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Help Desk Technician I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£25,700

Average £27,800/year

£30,200

£2,142

Average £2,317/month

£2,517

£494

Average £535/week

£581

£12

Average £13/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£30,200	£2,517	£581	£15
Average	£27,800	£2,317	£535	£13
25th Percentile	£25,700	£2,142	£494	£12

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Help Desk Technician I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Help Desk Technician I is about £27,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,317, and a weekly pay of around £535. Click the switch button below to see more details about Help Desk Technician I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Help Desk Technician Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Help Desk Technician I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,424 - £28,696, while Intermediate make £27,487 - £28,767, Senior earn £27,581 - £28,875, Specialist earn £27,643 - £28,982, Expert can reach £27,737 - £29,054 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Help Desk Technician I	£28,230
Intermediate Level Help Desk Technician I	£28,337
Senior Level Help Desk Technician I	£28,409
Specialist Level Help Desk Technician I	£28,516
Expert Level Help Desk Technician I	£28,588

Entry Level	2%
Intermediate Level	2%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Help Desk Technician I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Help Desk Technician I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,024 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,007, and Manchester pays around £26,648 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Help Desk Support Assistant or Help Desk Technician I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Help Desk Support Assistant makes less than a Help Desk Technician I. A Help Desk Support Assistant earns an average annual salary of £25,595. And a Help Desk Technician I earns an average annual salary of £27,800.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Help Desk Support Assistant	£20,448 £31,352
Help Desk Support	£24,336 £53,165
Help Desk Technician II	£24,442 £53,397
Help Desk Technician III	£28,037 £43,055

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