2026 IT salary guide

This guide is for employers hiring across IT, infrastructure, networking, and cyber security, and for professionals working in technical, operational, or leadership roles. Whether you're managing IT systems or leading digital transformation, this guide is built for you.

It offers a complete view of IT salaries in 2026, helping you benchmark pay across functions like IT support, infrastructure, and cyber security. Whether you're recruiting or reviewing your own salary expectations, this guide gives you clarity on what’s competitive.

The guide includes senior and operational roles such as CIO, IT Director, IT Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Engineer, and IT Systems Administrator. It also covers sub-disciplines including IT support, IT infrastructure, networking, and cyber security.

The projected average salary for IT roles in the UK in 2026 is around £61,674. This estimate is based on 2025 salary benchmarks combined with expected annual pay growth of approximately 3%, ensuring employers remain competitive in the wider technology sector.

Digital infrastructure upgrades, cloud adoption, and growing cyber threats are increasing demand for skilled IT professionals. Businesses are investing in secure, scalable systems which are raising salary expectations across both generalist and specialist IT functions.

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