TV, video and audio engineers
£42,236
Average salary
43 hours
Average weekly hours
0.88%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5244
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
Common tasks include:
- installs, tests and maintains computer-related hardware (processors, memory chips, circuit boards, displays, sensors, data storage devices, printers, etc.) according to given specifications
- diagnoses hardware related faults
- repairs or replaces defective components
- advises on and installs operating soft/firm ware and may carry out upgrades
- maintains documentation to track and log work in progress and completed
Qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, BTEC/SQA awards or a degree. Training is usually provided on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate and professional qualifications, and NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Regional employment: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Future employment: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Top 12 industries: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Alternative & related job titles: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Computer repairer Computer service engineer Hardware engineer (computer) IT engineer Maintenance engineer (computer servicing)
Equality focus: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£40,671
Female average annual salary
£42,236
Male average annual salary
44
Female average weekly hours
43
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Workforce gender: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Breakdown by region
£46,407
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£38,064
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
49
North West (England) - Highest average weekly hours
39
Scotland - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£19,814)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age