5 highest paying tech roles in the UK right now (July 2025)
With the ever-changing world of tech, what are the roles that pay the most in the UK?
Tech is often seen as an ideal industry to get into with high demand and huge opportunity for certain tech career paths, and some attractive salaries to match. But what jobs are available as of 2025 and how much do those roles pay?
The UK Government estimates that businesses will invest approximately £76 billion in 15 emerging technologies from 2023 to 2028. This only solidifies that this is a lucrative career choice with plenty of prospects. From cyber security to AI, there are constant developments within the world of tech and skilled professionals are in short supply.
As an ever-evolving market, new job titles are created to keep up with the constant growth this sector is seeing, but what are the highest paying roles (as of July 2025). Asides from the obvious like CIO, CISO, CTO, these are currently the 5 highest paid roles in the UK, according to recent data from Robert Half.
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Rachel has over 30 years of experience in education, vocational learning, and skills development. She leads on developing the curriculums and career pathways we offer at Learning People to ensure optimal employment outcomes for everyone that learns with us.
1. Enterprise Architect: £79,750 - £109,500
Enterprise Architects are strategic tech leaders who align business goals with IT infrastructure. They need a deep understanding of systems architecture, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
Certifications in AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect can boost job prospects. A background in IT or software development is typically expected, alongside leadership or project management experience.
The salary for an Enterprise Architect in the UK ranges from £79,750 - £109,500 making it a very appealing role.
2. IT Director: from £82,500 - £109,000
As one of the most senior positions, IT Directors oversee the technology strategy of an organisation. Along with strong soft skills such as leadership, decision-making, and communication, they also need a deep understanding of network security, software development, and enterprise systems.
A degree in computer science or a related field is common, but project management certifications like PRINCE2, ITIL, Scrum and Agile can strengthen credibility.
With a generous pay package between £82,500 - £109,000 this is a great career to aspire to.
3. Infrastructure Manager: £62,750 - £79,000
Responsible for maintaining and optimising a company’s IT infrastructure including servers, networks, data centres, and cloud services.
They need strong technical expertise in areas like networking, cybersecurity, and system administration as well as strong leadership skills.
Tech certifications like CompTIA Network+, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator are highly valuable.
A salary of £62,750 - £79,000 makes this a great role to kickstart your senior management career.
4. Information Security Manager: £59,250 - £84,000
In charge of protecting an organisation’s data and systems from cyber threats. Information Security Managers need expertise in risk management, compliance and network security.
Key skills include strategic thinking, leadership, and up-to-date knowledge of security trends. Cyber security certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are often required, along with experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles.
Earn between £59,250 and £84,000 in a role that puts you at the frontline of protecting businesses from cyber threats.
5. Full Stack Developer: £42,750 - £70,500
A Full Stack Developer is skilled in both front-end and back-end development, making them highly versatile and valuable in tech teams. To become a Full Stack Developer, you'll need strong skills in both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end technologies (such as Node.js, Python, or Java).
Employers often look for candidates with certifications in web development or software engineering, plus a portfolio of projects that showcase practical, full-stack experience.
Earn between £42,750 and £70,500 as a Full Stack Developer, a versatile and in-demand role at the core of digital innovation.
Can a Career Consultant help you find a high paying tech job?
I asked one of my colleagues, a Senior Career Consultant at Learning People, what he says to people hoping to pivot into a high-paying career in tech. He told me,
“A big driver for a lot of people is salary. Of course, we all want to earn as much as possible, but we also want jobs we will enjoy and be good at. We need to choose careers that have prospects and longevity.
Working in tech for a lot of my students ticks all the boxes, plus it offers added benefits like hybrid working and being able to take their qualifications anywhere in the world.
I try to set realistic expectations with students; you have to work your way up to these senior roles and salaries, but it is possible!”.
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