Ryan FowlerA new study by PCInternational has unveiled the UK’s highest-paying tech jobs in 2024, with solutions architects taking the top spot, earning an average annual salary of £72,600. The tech sector continues to thrive, contributing over £150bn to the UK economy in 2023, with even greater growth expected this year.
The study ranked 30 tech roles listed on the UK’s National Careers Service and Indeed, assessing average wages through Indeed’s salary calculator. The analysis found that many roles significantly outpace the national average salary of £37,430 for full-time workers.
Topping the list, solutions architects earn £72,600 annually on average, with London offering the highest pay (£80,445), followed by Leeds (£75,898). Back-end developers ranked second, earning £56,600, with London (£72,652), Cambridge (£60,620), and Southampton (£58,856) leading the pay scales.
Data engineers claimed third place with an average salary of £55,100. Cambridge leads as the best-paying location outside of London (£62,719), followed by Newcastle (£56,160) and Manchester (£53,376).
Other high-paying roles include full stack developers (£53,100), IT security specialists (£52,800), and data scientists (£51,700). While London generally offers the highest salaries, cities like Reading, Manchester, and Nottingham also feature prominently, reflecting regional opportunities in the sector.
Jonathan Perumal, Chief Technical Officer at PCInternational, commented:
“The tech industry is booming currently and has been for the past few years. The average UK salary, according to the Office of National Statistics, is currently around £37,430 for full-time workers, but with many of these tech jobs, employees can easily exceed this amount.
“Over the past decade, the government has made significant efforts to encourage more women to pursue careers in tech and STEM fields, which have historically been male-dominated. By early 2024, these initiatives appeared to be making an impact, with the percentage of women in the tech sector rising to 26%, up from 19% in 2019.
“The high salaries in tech reflect both the demand for skilled professionals and the rapid pace of technological innovation driving the economy. For those considering a career in tech, now is an excellent time to gain the necessary skills and apply yourself to the sector.”
