Cloud Computing: Career Market Summary
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Cloud salaries are 93.1% above the national average
- Despite an incline at the very beginning of 2026, the mean salary for cloud roles remains far higher than the national average.
- The mean salary for data roles October 2025 to January 2026 inclusively is £81,973, which represents a 9.3% YoY increase.
Demand for cloud professionals remains high compared to the national average
- The total number of unique postings for data job roles on the Adzuna website, October 2025 to January 2026: 1,668.
- The number of new postings for data job roles on the Adzuna website, October 2025 to January 2026: 1,392.
- The dip in unique and new postings at the end of 2025 is due to seasonal trends - both increase as expected further into January, with a staggering 35.4% YoY increase for new postings.
Communications and finance industries among the top hiring cloud professionals
The demand for cloud computing professionals is growing - as we move into 2026, organisations across a variety of sectors are increasingly relying on cloud infrastructure to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and safeguard sensitive data.
Did You Know? Revenue in the Public Cloud market worldwide is projected to reach US$1.19tn in 2026.
The worldwide public cloud market is increasingly dominated by hybrid solutions, reflecting a growing preference for flexibility and scalability among enterprises.
As of Q4 2025, AWS leads with 28% market share, followed by Azure (21%) and Google Cloud (13%). Key trends include 96% enterprise adoption and significant growth in hybrid/multi-cloud, driven by AI investment and cost optimisation needs.
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