UK mean monthly pay: information and communication
UK mean monthly pay: information and communication stood at £6,060 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Pay and employment from PAYE table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Pay and employment from PAYE table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly pay by industry | |||||||||||
| J — Information and communication | 6,060 | 5,963 | 5,953 | 5,942 | 5,951 | 5,850 | 5,863 | 5,738 | 5,773 | 5,804 | |
| K — Finance and insurance | 8,430 | 8,775 | 8,319 | 8,498 | 8,613 | 8,587 | 8,844 | 8,160 | 7,999 | 7,924 |
Understanding UK mean monthly pay: information and communication
Remuneration statistics derived from monthly employer tax returns across the United Kingdom measure the average earnings of personnel working within section J, encompassing software publishing, telecommunications, IT consultancy, motion picture production, and information service activities. The metric aggregates total gross taxable compensation reported by digital agencies, broadcasters, and technology firms, divided by the active employee population in those fields. Unlike sibling industry series characterised by manual labour or retail sales, this sector typically exhibits higher base remuneration alongside substantial performance-related bonuses and equity-based remuneration elements processed through payroll.
Assessing this data requires recognising the impact of annual corporate bonus rounds, which frequently concentrate significant financial payouts within specific months and distort short-term trends. Early estimates are subject to periodic revisions as corporate tax reconciliations are finalised. Analysts should focus on twelve-month comparisons to filter out the lumpy nature of executive bonuses and technology sector remuneration cycles. When benchmarking these figures against other professional services, users must account for the distinct occupational mix and skill premiums inherent in digital and media enterprises.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of businesses contribute to this information and communication series?
- The grouping includes software developers, telecommunications operators, IT consultants, film and television producers, and web hosting providers.
- Why do monthly earnings figures sometimes spike sharply in this sector?
- Corporate bonus schedules and annual performance payouts frequently concentrate large financial disbursements into specific payroll cycles.
- Are stock options included in these monthly pay figures?
- Only share-based incentives that result in taxable income processed through real-time payroll submissions are captured.