UK TECH SALARY INSIGHTS 2026

The latest UK tech salary benchmarks revealed

Ensuring salary benchmarks are in line with the reality of candidate demand in niche technology talent pools is a key challenge for hiring managers and talent teams alike. To help you stay up to speed, our expert recruiters have analysed live hiring data from 2025 to deliver the most up-to-date salary insights across the UK technology landscape.

Attract top talent across tech skills markets

Unlock smoother, more efficient hiring processes

Manage internal expectations and budgets

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What skills markets are covered?

Comprehensive salary data across the most in-demand skills markets, including:

AI & Machine Learning

Data, AI, & ML

Software Engineering

Software Engineering

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Cyber Security

SAP

SAP

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Salesforce

Technology Sales

GTM

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Who is this salary guide designed for?

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Hiring managers looking to secure scarce tech talent.

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Talent acquisition teams building out their hiring plans.

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Technology professionals benchmarking their earning potential.

Where do the salary insights come from?

Our benchmarks are based on data captured from Stott and May’s UK activity in 2025 including:

Live assignments

Live assignments

Candidate registrations

Candidate registrations

Client briefings

Client briefings

Placement outcomes

Placement outcomes