Digital
About this sector
The digital sector is an expanding, varied sector which includes roles in IT, such as hardware and software related roles, cyber security and software development.
It also includes areas such as AI, digital communications and accessibility.
Find out about the different careers you could have in the digital sector, and explore roles that interest you.
Careers in digital
Within this sector, you will find a range of career opportunities from entry level, right up to senior management.
Here are some examples to show the variety and levels of roles within this sector.
Click on any of the job profiles to view information on entry routes, salary and progression opportunities, plus much more.
Software developer
Software developers create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.
Salary: £30,000 to £75,000
Web content editor
Web content editors research, write and manage an organisation’s online content, including text, images, video and social media.
Salary: £25,000 to £40,000
IT support technician
IT support technicians give technical help to computer users by identifying and fixing hardware, software and network problems.
Salary: £24,000 to £36,000
Further inspiration
With such a wide variety of roles coming under the digital sector, we have highlighted some job roles you may not have considered in this sector.
User experience (UX) designer
UX designers use research to understand their users and create websites, applications and software to meet their needs.
Salary: £32,000 to £65,000
Forensic computer analyst
Forensic computer analysts examine digital devices to recover images, files and data, which may have been hidden, protected or encrypted.
Salary: £30,000 to £65,000
Database administrator
Database administrators organise and update computer systems that store data for commercial companies and public organisations.
Salary: £28,000 to £62,000
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