Communication operators salary in the UK (2025/26)
ONS ASHE 2025
£34,934
£34,934
Mean salary
£32,956
How pay varies by region
London is the highest-paying region for communication operators at £37,445 — 7% above the UK median. North East is lowest at £6,302. Use the table below for the full regional breakdown.
Salary by UK region
| Region | Median | Mean | vs UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £37,445 | £36,817 | +7% |
| East of England | £35,811 | £35,911 | +3% |
| Scotland | £35,773 | £38,473 | +2% |
| South East | £32,229 | £30,859 | -8% |
| East Midlands | £31,686 | £32,531 | -9% |
| North West | £30,952 | £34,991 | -11% |
| Wales | £29,821 | £31,142 | -15% |
| West Midlands | £23,716 | £23,347 | -32% |
| South West | £20,604 | £20,836 | -41% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £20,059 | £20,028 | -43% |
| North East | £6,302 | £6,414 | -82% |
London
£37,445
Mean £36,817
East of England
£35,811
Mean £35,911
Scotland
£35,773
Mean £38,473
South East
£32,229
Mean £30,859
East Midlands
£31,686
Mean £32,531
North West
£30,952
Mean £34,991
Wales
£29,821
Mean £31,142
West Midlands
£23,716
Mean £23,347
South West
£20,604
Mean £20,836
Yorkshire and the Humber
£20,059
Mean £20,028
North East
£6,302
Mean £6,414
Sorted highest median to lowest. ‘Vs UK median’ compares each region’s median to £34,934. Suppressed values mean ONS withheld this figure because the sample was too small to publish.
Related roles in Customer Service Occupations
Other published roles in this occupation group. View category overview →