NHS IT Support Technician salary, 2026/27
NHS IT support technicians provide first and second-line support for clinical and corporate IT systems, including patient administration systems, electronic prescribing and Office software. The role typically requires relevant IT certifications. Most NHS IT support technicians are at Band 3 to Band 5.
- Range (England)
- £25,760 to £39,043
- Typical bands
- Band 3, Band 4, Band 5
- Hourly entry
- £13.17
- Hourly top
- £19.97
IT Support Technician pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band IT Support Technicians are typically paid on. Most IT Support Technicians move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
IT Support Technician pay in Scotland
Scottish NHS staff are paid on a separate pay scale, negotiated by the Scottish Government rather than the UK Pay Review Body. Scotland consistently pays more than England at every band. The figures below are the Scottish equivalents for the same bands.
Common questions
- What pay band is a IT Support Technician on?
- NHS IT Support Technicians sit at Bands 3, 4 or Band 5 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified IT Support Technicians usually start on the lowest banding shown, with progression to the higher bands as they take on more senior or specialist work.
- How much does an NHS IT Support Technician earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS IT Support Technician earns between £25,760 and £39,043 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £13.17 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £19.97 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish IT Support Technicians earn between £29,103 and £43,039 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find IT Support Technician jobs in the NHS?
- NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) lists all current vacancies across the four UK nations. Filter by 'Pay Band' to focus on roles at the band you're interested in. HSC Recruit covers Northern Ireland (jobs.hscni.net) and NHS Scotland Jobs covers Scotland (jobs.scot.nhs.uk). Most Trusts also list vacancies on their own websites alongside the national portal.
- Does IT Support Technician get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. IT Support Technicians working at Inner London Trusts get 20% on top of basic pay (minimum £5,794, maximum £8,746 for 2026/27). Outer London is 15%, Fringe is 5%. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish IT Support Technicians don't receive a London weighting equivalent.