A study by IT training provider tecnovy has outlined the highest-paying positions within the technology sector in the UK, revealing that chief information officers (CIOs) earn an average base salary of £123,712 ($166,460).
The study utilised salary data from sources including Robert Half, Indeed, and Glassdoor to assess compensation trends across various tech roles.
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The analysis also highlighted the lowest-paid positions in the sector, with Network Administrators receiving the least at an average of £32,651.
Test Analysts were noted as the second-lowest earners, with an average salary of £34,794, followed by Applications Support staff at £38,998.
Data Analysts and Business Intelligence Analysts were also among the lower earners, with average salaries of £39,736 and £40,023, respectively.
In contrast, the highest salaries were associated with senior leadership roles.
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By GlobalDataFollowing CIOs, chief information security officers (CISOs) ranked second with an average salary of £122,079, reflecting the growing importance of cybersecurity.
Chief architects and chief technology officers (CTOs) earned £116,061 and £104,321, respectively, while IT directors and Programme directors were also prominent, with average salaries of £92,978 and £92,347.
The findings indicate a significant disparity in earnings within the tech sector, particularly between leadership roles and entry-level positions.
Other notable high-paying roles included head of product (£88,687), enterprise architects (£85,483), solution architects (£77,890), and DevOps managers (£77,352), which completed the list of the top ten highest-paid positions.
tecnovy CEO Ertul Topuzoglu said: “The tech salary landscape in the UK shows a clear premium for leadership roles that combine technical expertise with strategic business vision.
“The high ranking of security-focused positions reflects the growing concern about cyber threats and data protection. Companies are willing to pay top salaries for professionals who can safeguard their digital assets.
“What’s striking about these findings is the nearly £91,000 difference between the highest and lowest-paid tech roles. This salary gap presents a significant opportunity for tech professionals to increase their earning potential through targeted training and career progression.”
