Top paying tech jobs in the UK 2026

The UK tech industry is booming, with salaries to match. According to our data, DevOps Engineers can earn an average of £66,679 per year, while Backend Developers take home an average of £67,000.

Regional variations in tech salaries

Salaries vary across the UK, with different regions offering different pay packets. In Yorkshire, the average salary is £46,417, while in the North East, it's £48,858.

Women in tech: the pay gap

Our data also reveals a pay gap for women in tech. Social media managers, for example, earn an average of £30,250 as women, compared to £35,929 as men.

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Other in-demand tech roles

We've also looked at other in-demand tech roles, including Software Engineers, Data Scientists and Product Managers. These roles often come with high salaries, but also require specific skills and experience.

For example, Software Engineers can earn an average of £56,606 per year, while Data Scientists take home an average of £60,100.

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Top paying tech jobs in the UK 2026