Digital and Technologies

The digital and technologies sector creates and supports the technology we use every day. It includes software, websites, apps, cyber security, data, and digital services, helping people stay connected, work, learn, and access information.

Careers in Digital and Technologies

The Digital and Technologies sector offers a wide range of career opportunities and is one of the fastest-growing industries in the region. It is a great place to work, with roles for people at all stages of their career and opportunities to develop future-focused skills. You could work as a software developer, cyber security analyst, IT support technician, web designer, data analyst, or digital marketer. Whatever role you choose, you can make a real difference by helping organisations use technology to improve services, solve problems, and drive innovation.

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Salary Information

How much can you earn working in Digital

Digital industries offers a range of entry-level jobs that can help you gain experience and build new skills. As you learn and develop, you may have the chance to move into more senior roles with greater responsibility and higher pay.

Salary ranges are based on job adverts from August 2026 and can vary depending on experience, qualifications, employer, and location. It may take time to gain the skills and experience needed to progress to the next career level and salary range.

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Entry Level roles may range from £12,500 to £23,000 a year.
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Intermediate roles may range from £30,000 to £43,000 a year.
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Advanced roles may range from £44,000 to £90,000 a year.
Careers in Digital Industries

View a variety of jobs

Discover the different careers available in digital industries, from cybersecurity, to user research, software development, and leadership jobs. Click on the job profiles below to find out what each role involves, the skills you need, and the steps you can take to progress.

Entry Level
IT Support Technician

Salary: £24,000 to £36,000

Entry Level
Geospatial Technician

Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

Entry Level
Video Editor

Salary: £24,000 to £48,000

Intermediate
App Developer

Salary: £31,000 to £65,000

Intermediate
Data Analyst

Salary: £28,000 to £65,000

Intermediate
User Researcher

Salary: £34,000 to £68,000

Advanced
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

Salary: £35,000 to £75,000

Advanced
Data Scientist

Salary: £32,000 to £83,000

Advanced
Solutions Architect

Salary: £36,000 to £85,000

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Check out our Skills Connect Directory for a list of opportunities and places to train in your region to help you kick start your career in digital industries.

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Top Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Flexibility and open to change
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Programming and software development
  • Data analysis
  • AI skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Agile Methodology
  • JavaScript
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • Software Engineering
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Software Development (Generic)
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • C# (Programming Language)
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
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