Market Insights TCDRG 2023

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Tech Contractor Day Rate Guide 2023
Experts in
Technology
REPORT
MARKET At a glance
INSIGHTS
Despite a levelling off in overall demand for
contractors in recent months, organisations
continue to come up against challenges
70%
of clients expect their
73%
of clients have found it
61%
of clients increased
organisations’ activity difficult to hire contractors contractor day rates
finding the tech contractors they require to levels to increase this year over the last 12 months over the last year
progress their digital agenda.
90% 44%
Apart from the ongoing high competition for
contractors, clients must also navigate new
challenges this year including the pressures
of the rising cost of living and inflation, as of clients are facing of contractors would prefer
well as the rapid evolution and uptake of AI skills shortages to work mostly remotely with
tools and technologies. some time in the workplace
To secure the right contractors, clients will
85% 69%
need to ensure they’re offering a competitive
day rate alongside other factors including
flexible approaches to working.
of clients do not have access of contractors plan to
to the right skills to enable upskill in AI in the future
3.3%
their investment in AI
average day rate

increase over the
last year
REPORT
MARKET INSIGHTS
Contractor optimism not aligned with high planned activity Challenges still being faced when engaging with contractors
Over the next year, 70% of clients engaging with tech contractors in the year 73% of clients have had difficulties accessing available tech contractors over
ahead expect their organisation’s activity levels to increase, indicating a the last 12 months, a decrease from 91% last year.
slowdown from last year where 80% predicted an increase in activity. A further Challenges will continue into the year ahead. 53% of clients expect to face a
23% of clients expect their organisation’s activity levels will stay the same as shortage of suitable applicants in the next 12 months, 51% expect applicants
last year. with unrealistic day rate requirements, and a further 51% anticipate high
Contractors are less optimistic about their career prospects in the year ahead competition from other organisations for tech contractors.
following a surge in positivity last year. 58% this year say they are positive
compared to 70% last year and 57% the year before. Top expected challenges when engaging with tech contractors
Taking a long-term view, 63% of clients are optimistic about the wider economic in the next 12 months:
climate and the contract opportunities it may create within the next 2-5 years. 2022 2023
59% of contractors say they are not as optimistic about the long-term economic
climate and its impact on contract opportunities. Shortage of suitable applicants
More focus on using contractors to ensure flexibility of staffing costs

53% 89%
The main reason to engage with tech contractors remains to meet peaks in Applicants with unrealistic day rate requirements
demand (57%). There has been a decrease in clients planning to engage with
contractors to access project-specific specialist skills (47% down from 55% last 51% 56%
year) and those facing difficulties finding suitable permanent staff (27% down
from 37% last year). However, there has been an uplift in clients engaging with Competition from other clients
contractors to ensure flexibility in their staffing costs, rising from 21% to 27%
this year. 51% 61%
35% of clients in the private sector are engaging with tech contractors to allow
flexibility of staffing costs compared to 18% of those in the public sector. Skills shortages remain high
Clients in the public sector are more likely to be struggling with finding suitable
permanent workers and so are turning to tech contractors (39%) compared to Almost a third of clients (29%) say their organisation does not have the talent
16% of clients in the private sector. needed to achieve current objectives. This is a decrease from 48% last year.
25% of clients in the private sector do not currently have the right talent
compared to 32% in the public sector.
Reasons to engage with contractors over the next year:
Skills shortages remain high, with 90% of clients facing them in the last year,
2022 2023 only a slight decrease from the year before (95%).
To meet peaks in demand Clients perceive the main cause of skills shortages as high competition from
other organisations (54%). There has been an increase in clients blaming skills
57% 62% gaps on fewer people entering the tech job market, rising to 24% from 15% last
year. A lack of progression opportunities (21%) and the cost of qualifications
To access specific skills for one-off projects and training (19%) are also key contributors to skills gaps.
47% 55% A lack of skills is negatively affecting the ability to deliver projects (59%),
employee morale (42%) and productivity (37%).
Ensure flexibility of staffing costs
21% 27%
Difficulty finding suitable permanent workers
27% 37%
Cover staff on long-term leave
14% 21%
Cover extra workload as a result of legislative changes
11% 12%
REPORT
Specialist and soft skills in demand Which soft skills do clients most need? 32% of clients are currently investing in AI while a further 27% plan to invest in
The top specialist skills clients say are in demand remain unchanged from last AI in the future. Private sector clients are more likely to already be investing in
2022 2023
year, including cloud and infrastructure (53%), data and analytics (42%) and AI (43%) compared to public sector clients (23%). The main reasons clients are
cyber security (38%). investing in AI is to increase productivity (30%), improve customer service (30%)
Communication and interpersonal skills
and develop new revenue streams (17%).
Which specialist skills do clients most need?

50% 55% The main functions clients expect AI will be used within their organisation
include service operations (63%), product development (40%), finance (31%),
2022 2023 Ability to adopt change marketing and sales (29%) and HR (20%).
Cloud and infrastructure 49% 64% Only 15% of clients have access to sufficient skills to enable their investment
in AI. Tech contractors will be a key source of skills for 39% of clients,
53% 61% Critical thinking alongside upskilling internal talent (51%) and sourcing talent externally
within the industry (43%).
Data and analytics 43% 47%
What AI technologies are clients investing in over the next 12 months?
42% 45% Problem-solving
Cyber security 47% 57% Chatbots and Large Language Models
38% 42% Flexibility and adaptability 56%

Software development 41% 47% Robotic Process Automation (software)
33% 34% 51%

Ability to learn
42% Machine Learning

Projects and change management 40%
27% 42% 50%
AI skills shortages on the horizon Intelligent Document Processing
In terms of the soft skills, clients are most in need of those with strong 65% of clients believe AI will positively impact their organisation in the next
communication skills (50%), the ability to adopt change successfully (49%), 5 years. 29% are not sure of the impacts and only 6% believe the impacts will
34%
and critical thinking skills, demand for which has risen from 43% to 47% over be negative. Contractors are less certain of the impacts of AI on their role in the Workflow Management (iBPMS)
the last year. next 5 years. While 49% think impacts will be positive, 15% predict a negative
Contractors are focusing on developing different soft skills in order to impact on their role and 36% are not sure of the effect AI will have. 31%
progress their career, top of the list being negotiation skills (35%) and people Most contractors (69%) plan to upskill in AI in the future.
management skills (31%). Virtual/Augmented Reality or the Metaverse
How will AI impact organisations and roles in the next 5 years? 14%
Client view on impact on their organisation
Autonomous Vehicles
Contractor view on impact on their role
7%
Positive impact
Physical Robotics (e.g. manufacturing)
49% 65%
6%
Negative impact
6% 15% None of the above
Unsure of impact
3%
29% 36%
REPORT
Day rate rises highest in cyber and cloud How are day rates expected to change over the next 12 months? Day rate changes by specialist area
Over the last year, 61% of clients have increased the day rates offered to 2022 2023 % day rate change from last year
contractors, which have increased by an average of 3.3%. The majority (85%)
say this has been as a direct result of the rise in the cost of living. Increase (5% or more) Cyber
Certain in-demand roles have received above average day rate rises. Cyber roles
continue to see the highest day rate increases, this year by an average of 5.8%. 23% 33% 5.8%
Organisations are facing ever-more complex cyber threats and attacks are
widespread. The pressure to address these threats alongside a scarcity of Increase (between 2.5% and 5%) Cloud
skills in this space means that day rates for cyber contractors continue to rise.
There is especially high demand for technical cyber design across the cloud,
13% 25% 5.2%
causing cyber/security architects to be sought after.
Increase (up to 2.5%) Intelligent Automation
Many organisations continue to work through their transition from on-premises
to cloud-based infrastructure, driving demand for contractors in this area. 13% 17% 5.1%
In a candidate-short market, day rates have risen by 5.2% as a result.
Within financial services, cyber roles lead the way in terms of day rate rises, Stay the same ServiceNow
with contractors seeing a 9.3% increase compared to last year. Infrastructure
specialists are also seeing elevated day rates of 4.9% compared to the year
32% 39% 4.3%
before. Infrastructure engineers within financial markets and banking, and
Decrease Leadership
enterprise architects and solutions architects within investment management
are in particularly high demand. 2% 3% 4.0%
In the next 12 months, 65% of clients expect day rates to increase again.
ERP
How have day rates changed during the last 12 months? 3.3%
2022 2023 Year-on-year day rate changes by specialist area (financial services)
Infrastructure
Increased (5% or more)
Cyber Infrastructure 3.1%
9.3% 4.9%
31% 34%
Software Development
Increased (between 2.5% and 5%)
12% 18%   Testing

2.9%
Increased (up to 2.5%)

2.9%
11% 12% Projects & Change Software Development
3.1% 2.1%
Projects & Change Management
Stayed the same
36% 39%   Architecture

2.8%
Decreased
2.7%
3% 4%
BI & Data Science Leadership
2.0% 1.3%
Data & Advanced Analytics
2.6%
  CRM
1.1%
REPORT
Mismatch between contractors and clients on what matters most Contractors want to work remotely but clients aren’t always offering this
Excluding the day rate on offer, clients believe a challenging role or project 69% of contractors rate their work-life balance as positive, a slight decrease
is the most crucial aspect to help attract contractors (40%) but only 29% of from 74% who said the same last year.
contractors agree this is important to them in a new role. 28% of clients cite a A crucial aspect of maintaining a positive work-life balance is having the
positive work-life balance as important to help them to attract staff, however, opportunity to work in a flexible manner. However, clients and contractors
contractors place far greater value on this aspect with 47% saying it is an continue to be split on ways of working. Most contractors (44%) would prefer to
important consideration. work mostly remotely with some of their time spent in the workplace, but fewer
This year, there has been an increase in clients recognising the importance clients (37%) offer this. A further 37% of contractors would like to work fully
of a role’s location when engaging with contractors, increasing to 10% from remotely, but only one in five (21%) of clients offer this way of working.
5% last year. Just over a quarter (26%) of clients would like contractors’ time to be split
evenly between the workplace and remotely, but only 12% of contractors prefer
Aside from day rate, what matters most to contractors when considering to work in this way.
a new role, and to clients to help them attract staff In terms of specific flexible working options, 78% of contractors say the
Important to contractors Important to clients opportunity to work from home or remotely is an important consideration for a
new role, 55% say hybrid working is important and 40% would like to be offered
Work-life balance agile or flexi-time with the scope to change working hours outside of core
business periods.
28% 47%
How do tech contractors currently work, compared to how they would
Challenging role/projects prefer to work
29% 40% Current working approach Preferred working approach
Location Fully remotely
10% 13% 21% 37%

Work environment Majority remote, with some in the workplace
8% 9% 37% 44%
Employer brand Half in the workplace, half remote
2% 14% 12% 26%

Majority in the workplace, with some remote
4% 11%
Fully in the office
1% 3%
Not sure
2% 2%
REPORT
OUR
RECOMMENDATIONS
Clients continue to struggle to access the tech contractors they need to drive their projects
to successful completion, ramping up competition for the most in-demand skillsets.
To help you find the right contractors, or to make the most of the opportunities in the market
if you’re a contractor, read on for our recommendations.
TIPS FOR THOSE ENGAGING WITH CONTRACTORS TIPS FOR TECH CONTRACTORS
Make sure your day rates are competitive: Hone your skills in the most in-demand areas:
Our research shows that most organisations are increasing the day rates they The areas of highest demand for clients, and therefore the areas with the
offer due to a number of factors, including high competition for in-demand skills most opportunities for contractors, lie in specialist skills such as cloud and
and the rising cost of living. To make sure the day rate you’re offering is aligned infrastructure, data and analytics, cyber security and artificial intelligence.
to expectations, use the information in this guide as a starting point and work Don’t forget to hone your soft skills too. According to our research clients
with a Hays recruitment expert who can provide a more in-depth understanding are on the lookout for professionals with the right soft skills, such as strong
of average day rates for the roles you require. communication and critical thinking skills, and who can adopt change
successfully. Check out our free online courses on My Learning to upskill
Be as flexible as possible in ways of working: in these areas and more.
The top factor that’s important to contractors apart from day rate is maintaining
a positive work-life balance. Crucial to this is being able to work in a flexible Get involved in interesting projects:
way, such as through hybrid or remote working. Our survey findings indicate that By working with an expert recruiter like Hays, you can access some of the most
contractors prefer to work mostly remote, spending some time in the workplace. interesting roles and projects on offer from the hundreds of clients we work with
Clients should offer this flexibility wherever possible to achieve a competitive each year in both the private and public sectors. Challenging projects are a great
advantage when engaging with tech experts. way to improve your skillset, keep up-to-speed with the latest developments in
your area of expertise, and make your mark on exciting tech projects.
Promote your organisation’s purpose and interesting projects:
Contractors care about working on interesting and challenging projects Keep up with market rates:
which allow them to hone their skillset and broaden their expertise. If your There has been a lot of factors influencing day rates over the last year, from
organisation has a strong purpose with projects that are aligned to overcoming increasing inflation through to the rise of AI in the workplace which is changing
societal, economic or environmental challenges, be sure to make this skills in demand. Use the day rate information in this guide to get a gauge of
information front and centre to stand out from the competition when engaging whether your skills and expertise are being paid what they’re worth and
with in-demand contractors. work with us for a better understanding of how much you could be earning.
Utilise contractor expertise to upskill your workforce:

Most organisations are grappling with widespread skills shortages, and
the rapid uptake of new technologies such as AI in the workplace are set to
further exacerbate these gaps. Upskilling is crucial to futureproofing skills, and
contractors are well-placed to augment the skillset of your permanent workforce
through their fresh perspectives, ideas and previous project experience. To
make the most of this, create opportunities for your permanent staff members
to interact with and knowledge-share with the contractors you engage with. You
can also check out Hays Skills, where our talented team sources and upskills
undiscovered talent to meet your business needs.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
UCISA is the professional body for digital ContractorUK.com keeps a close eye on the
practitioners in UK education, leading digital contractor market via daily news, surveys,
value in the sector. Here, they share their views market rate analysis and hosting the busiest
on trends taking place in Higher Education. contractor forum in the UK. Here is our
overview of the current market.
As a sector, Higher Education is currently undergoing We have seen an increase demand for Cyber, Data, Cloud There is a never a dull moment in the contracting The market and economic outlook in the contracting
a sustained and significant period of digital change and and Digital skills over the last 12 months, as the needs industry and the last 12 months has proved just that. world is anything but clear. With inflation high and
transformation, ensuring institutions evolve and keep up of our students change and as we continue to become The Conservative government out of the blue announced interest rates increasing this creates a market not at
with the pace of technology and the changing needs of a more digitally connected society. Modernisation the repealing of IR35 on 23rd September 2022 – only for all ripe for borrowing money and squeezing consumer
our students in a technology and digitally driven world. of technology will continue in the sector. Along with Jeremy Hunt to then scrap the plans four weeks later. spend - thus reducing investment and growth. The perm
Over the last few years, we have consistently seen an a shortage of some key skills, we are also seeing The whole industry and contractors themselves were in market in IT has slowed down considerably year on
increase in the use of contractors across Higher Education an increase in the implementation of large ERP and a state of shock, followed by extensive re-organising and year – or some refer to this as ‘returning to normality’
as part of this ongoing transformation, as the need for CRM systems alongside a continuing shift to a more engagement. And then quickly back to status quo within following the post pandemic ‘hiring boom’. The start
expertise to drive change grows. Following research we technology-enabled workforce to drive efficiency and new four weeks! of 2023 has seen several of the technology industry’s
recently carried out with Hays across the Higher Education service, product, and delivery management approaches. The Conservatives growth plan indicated that repeal biggest names, including Microsoft, Amazon and Meta,
Technology community, it is clear that the competitive These are skills that the sector will continue to require in would “free up time and money for businesses that announce thousands of job cuts. Sometimes this can
landscape across all sectors has impacted the sector’s the future to help drive the digitalisation that will embed engage contractors, that could be put towards other benefit contractors as companies look for short term
ability to access the talent needed to deliver digital and continuous change across the sector. priorities.” However, when Jeremy Hunt became skillset rather than permanent staff.
data transformation. Whilst UCISA are working with the chancellor financial stability was the order. In terms However, demand for IT contractors did in parallel stop
wider sector and will be taking decisive action to address Deborah Green of contractor legislation over the next 12 months, growing in May 2023 (REC Report on Jobs) for the first
the challenges we face, there will be a continued need Chief Executive, UCISA one aspect the government is currently exploring is time in almost three years, as “economic concerns”
for contractors to support and deliver key programmes the umbrella sector and has now published its open made even such temporary hires a hire too many.
and initiatives that are vital to universities, to enable the consultation on this sector - looking at regulation and That represents the lowest IT contractor demand since
realisation of their ambition for innovative and new ways non-compliance within the market. This could have a big September 2020. Whilst IT has fallen, demand can
of working and learning. impact in the future. vary sector by sector. Firms will always want and need
The sector has seen a small shift in hybrid working and, So, what now matters most to tech contractors when contractors. The peaks and troughs of the economy just
whilst many universities still offer flexibility, we have assessing a new role (apart from day rate)? We have dictate really how much they will need to pay to access
seen an increased need for visibility of staff on site, as sourced data from our partner jobsite www.technojobs. the best talent.
more students continue to transition back to on-campus co.uk and the two most crucial elements that are searched The economic conditions are pressurising all sectors in
learning. The sector values hybrid working, appreciating for by contractors are consistent with 2022 – and even 2023 - however contractor resilience is strong and niche
the opportunity it creates to access a more diverse talent growing - namely outside IR35 and remote working. IT talent will continue to be in strong demand especially
base. We believe hybrid working will continue in future, Remote working which maybe was a luxury pre where there are skill shortages – notably in AI, Data and
especially for Technology and Digital roles. -pandemic, is now a common requirement, especially Cyber Security.
with contractors. Few contractors now expect full
time office working and regularly search only remote Anthony Sherick
contracts online. To some extent work-life balance Managing Director, ContractorUK.com
now trumps’ pay. Additionally, outside IR35 has been
increasingly searched online this year and more
employers are realising that in order to attract the right
niche contracting skills they have to offer the best or
rather the most appropriate terms – and outside IR35 is
a key criteria for experienced contractors.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Digital transformation continues to be high on the agenda for all public services organisations
with digital, data and technology investments increasingly being recognised at a board level.
Pressure is mounting on public sector organisations to be able to attract and retain talent in a
skills-short market. This is being further exacerbated by demand within the private sector for
the skills public services need to deliver their digital and technology agendas.
To support ongoing digital transformation and innovation, there is a continued need We have seen ongoing investment in new technologies like AI that will help
for contractors in the public sector, especially those with skills such as cyber and shape local communities including pothole detection, litter detection, and
data, as well as experienced product managers. driving efficiencies in the way councils work to create a better customer experience
Many organisations within the public sector are restructuring to embrace modern and improve accessibility to services. The demand for change continues to
technology. With a continued vision for transforming customer experience drive the need for contractors with skills from all sectors to provide new and
and providing better services, digital, data and technology are at the heart of innovative thinking.
revolutionising the way public services provide services for communities, students Higher Education
and citizens, today and tomorrow. But what are the key challenges organisations in Higher education continues to harness the potential for growth and innovation.
the public sector need to overcome to deliver digital change? We have seen a continued drive for on-campus learning over the last 12 months,
but hybrid learning will continue to evolve in the future. Digital technology is a key
Central Government cornerstone for any university, with the ability to transform students’ lives on and
As well as continuing to bridge ongoing skills shortages, many central government off campus in the digitally connected world.
organisations are also focusing on becoming greener and more innovative in the As part of the shift to the modern technology workforce, and following our recent
long term. survey with UCISA we are seeing an increase in new roles being created across
We are seeing enormous interest in government around AI, but a lot of large central product management, delivery management, user experience, design and cyber to
government organisations are still looking to get the basics right, with investments drive innovation and leverage technology better to improve the experience of both
in architecture, cyber and data. students and staff. Competition for talent in the market is coupled with challenges
in hiring permanent talent, therefore creating more contract opportunities in these
Like in many public services organisations, the government has a heavy reliance on
spaces and driving up contract rates.
contractors to help bridge the skills gaps because of the availability of permanent
talent. We have seen an increase in both contractor rates and opportunities as part
of large system implementations, data and cyber as organisations wrestle with the NHS
challenges of today, as well as focusing on innovation for the future. The NHS seeks better data, easier access to services and better collaboration tools
between surgeries, hospitals, mental health and social services to improve the
patient experience. With integrated care systems (ICS) looking to define their digital
Local Government
and innovation strategy, we will see a continued focus on Electronic Patient Records
As the heart of the community, local government organisations are evaluating
amidst limited talent in the market, resulting in a drive to access contractors with
their investment in technology to create more accessible services for those living
specialist skills to ensure the delivery of these programmes by 2025.
in their area.
The NHS continues to invest in both Frontline Digitisation through Electronic Patient
Creating innovation hubs, online access to housing, benefits and all the services
Record (EPR) systems whilst exploring new opportunities on how technology can
required to live and work in a community, the digital citizen and smart cities –
solve some of the challenges the NHS as a whole faces. Digital enablement, virtual
all are driving continued digital transformation. We have seen a significant shift
wards of the future and upskilling staff with digital skills will play key roles in driving
in moving away from traditional IT services towards more cloud based, SAAS and
innovation, efficiencies and better patient experience.
increased investment in architecture and product management over the last 12
months. A growing need to provide value combined with the challenges of doing We expect to see continued investment in contract skills to support a range of
more with less funds means local government organisations have bolstered programmes around upskilling staff, cloud, cyber and data.
permanent teams over the last 12 months with a number of restructures across City
Councils, London Boroughs and County Councils. Amanda Whicher
UK&I Director – Public Services Technology
DAY RATES
ARCHITECTURE
LONDON £ Range £ Typical EAST OF ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical WALES £ Range £ Typical
Information Security Architect 650-900 800 Information Security Architect 650-900 750 Information Security Architect 650-900 700
Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 850 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800
Data Architect 650-900 750 Data Architect 575-750 675 Data Architect 575-750 675
Software Architect Java/Opensource 650-800 700 Software Architect Java/Opensource 550-650 600 Software Architect Java/Opensource 500-650 600
Software Architect Microsoft Stack 650-850 800 Software Architect Microsoft Stack 550-650 600 Software Architect Microsoft Stack 500-650 600
Technical Architect (CRM) 700-900 850 Technical Architect (CRM) 750-850 800 Technical Architect (CRM) 750-850 800
Solutions Architect (CRM) 800-1,000 850 Solutions Architect (CRM) 750-850 850 Solutions Architect (CRM) 750-850 800
Enterprise Architect 650-800 750 Enterprise Architect 650-800 800 Enterprise Architect 650-800 800
Architect AWS/Azure 600-800 700 Architect AWS/Azure 550-700 675 Architect AWS/Azure 550-700 675
Architect VMware 600-800 650 Architect VMware 550-700 650 Architect VMware 550-700 650
Business Architect 650-800 750 Business Architect 500-600 600 Business Architect 500-600 600
Technical Architect 700-800 750 Technical Architect 550-650 600 Technical Architect 550-650 600
Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 600-800 700 Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 500-600 600 Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 500-600 575
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical MIDLANDS £ Range £ Typical
Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 825
Data Architect 500-900 650 Data Architect 575-750 675 Data Architect 500-700 675
Software Architect Java/Opensource 525-675 625 Software Architect Java/Opensource 500-650 600 Software Architect Java/Opensource 550-700 650
Software Architect Microsoft Stack 525-675 625 Software Architect Microsoft Stack 500-650 600 Software Architect Microsoft Stack 550-650 600
Technical Architect (CRM) 750-950 825 Technical Architect (CRM) 750-850 800 Technical Architect (CRM) 750-900 800
Solutions Architect (CRM) 700-1,000 900 Solutions Architect (CRM) 750-850 850 Solutions Architect (CRM) 700-1,000 825
Enterprise Architect 550-800 750 Enterprise Architect 650-800 800 Enterprise Architect 700-900 800
Architect AWS/Azure 400-850 675 Architect AWS/Azure 550-700 675 Architect AWS/Azure 600-700 675
Architect VMware 500-700 600 Architect VMware 550-700 650 Architect VMware 600-700 650
Business Architect 500-1,000 650 Business Architect 500-600 600 Business Architect 650-750 700
Technical Architect 500-800 700 Technical Architect 550-650 600 Technical Architect 600-700 650
Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 500-750 650 Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 500-600 575 Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 500-600 575
Note:
Day rates are out-of-scope of IR35.
For further information about in-
scope rates contact your specialist
recruiter.
DAY RATES
ARCHITECTURE
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical NORTHERN IRELAND £ Range £ Typical
Information Security Architect 650-900 700 Information Security Architect 650-900 675
Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 750
Data Architect 650-750 650 Data Architect 500-650 600
Software Architect Java/Opensource 625-700 650 Software Architect Java/Opensource 700-950 700
Software Architect Microsoft Stack 600-650 625 Software Architect Microsoft Stack 600-800 650
Technical Architect (CRM) 750-900 800 Technical Architect (CRM) n/a n/a
Solutions Architect (CRM) 750-950 850 Solutions Architect (CRM) n/a n/a
Enterprise Architect 650-750 700 Enterprise Architect 600-700 700
Architect AWS/Azure 600-700 650 Architect AWS/Azure 550-650 600
Architect VMware 550-650 600 Architect VMware 500-600 500
Business Architect 600-700 675 Business Architect 400-500 500
Technical Architect 600-700 675 Technical Architect 500-600 550
Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 600-650 600 Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 475-575 575
NORTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical SCOTLAND £ Range £ Typical

Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,000 800
Data Architect 650-750 700 Data Architect 650-800 700
Software Architect Java/Opensource 650-750 650 Software Architect Java/Opensource 500-750 650
Software Architect Microsoft Stack 650-750 700 Software Architect Microsoft Stack 500-750 650
Technical Architect (CRM) 750-900 800 Technical Architect (CRM) 750-950 800
Solutions Architect (CRM) 750-900 800 Solutions Architect (CRM) 700-1,000 850
Enterprise Architect 750-900 800 Enterprise Architect 550-850 750
Architect AWS/Azure 700-800 700 Architect AWS/Azure 500-750 650
Architect VMware 550-650 575 Architect VMware 500-750 650
Business Architect 550-700 600 Business Architect 500-700 550
Technical Architect 600-700 650 Technical Architect 550-800 650
Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 600-750 600 Infrastructure Specialist/Architect 550-800 650
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
CYBER
LONDON £ Range £ Typical SOUTH EAST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical EAST OF ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical
Chief Information Security Officer 850-1,500 1,150 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 900
Head of Cyber Security 750-1,200 900 Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 900 Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850
Head of Information Security 800-1,000 850 Head of Information Security 650-1,000 850 Head of Information Security 650-1,000 700
Information Security Manager 600-800 700 Information Security Manager 550-750 700 Information Security Manager 550-750 625
Cyber Security Manager 600-800 750 Cyber Security Manager 600-800 750 Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650
Security Engineer 550-850 650 Security Engineer 550-750 600 Security Engineer 550-750 600
Cyber Security Analyst 500-650 600 Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 600 Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550
Information Security Analyst 500-700 550 Information Security Analyst 400-600 550 Information Security Analyst 400-600 500
Threat Intelligence 500-750 650 Threat Intelligence 500-750 600 Threat Intelligence 500-750 600
Penetration Tester 550-850 650 Penetration Tester 500-850 650 Penetration Tester 500-750 650
BISO 700-950 850 BISO 650-950 700 BISO 650-950 650
Governance, Risk & Compliance Governance, Risk & Compliance Governance, Risk & Compliance
600-850 700 600-850 700 600-850 700
(GRC) Manager (GRC) Manager (GRC) Manager
GRC Analyst 550-700 650 GRC Analyst 500-700 600 GRC Analyst 500-700 550
Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600 Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600 Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600
Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 625 Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600 Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600
Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900 Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900 Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900
Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900 Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900 Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900
Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 625 Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600 Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600
Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650 Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650 Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650
Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 850 Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 850 Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 850
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
CYBER
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical WALES £ Range £ Typical MIDLANDS £ Range £ Typical
Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000
Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850 Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850 Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850
Head of Information Security 650-1,000 700 Head of Information Security 650-1,000 700 Head of Information Security 650-1,000 800
Information Security Manager 550-750 625 Information Security Manager 550-750 600 Information Security Manager 550-750 650
Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650 Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650 Cyber Security Manager 600-800 700
Security Engineer 550-750 600 Security Engineer 550-750 600 Security Engineer 550-750 600
Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550 Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550 Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 600
Information Security Analyst 400-600 500 Information Security Analyst 400-600 475 Information Security Analyst 400-600 550
Threat Intelligence 500-750 600 Threat Intelligence 500-750 600 Threat Intelligence 500-750 600
Penetration Tester 500-750 650 Penetration Tester 500-750 650 Penetration Tester 500-750 650
BISO 650-950 650 BISO 650-950 650 BISO 650-950 650
Governance, Risk & Compliance Governance, Risk & Compliance Governance, Risk & Compliance
600-850 700 600-850 625 600-850 650
(GRC) Manager (GRC) Manager (GRC) Manager
GRC Analyst 500-700 550 GRC Analyst 500-700 550 GRC Analyst 500-700 550
Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600 Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600 Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600
Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600 Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600 Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600
Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900 Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900 Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900
Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900 Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900 Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900
Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600 Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600 Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600
Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650 Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650 Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650
Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 850
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
CYBER
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical
Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000
Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850 Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850
Head of Information Security 650-1,000 750 Head of Information Security 650-1,000 750
Information Security Manager 550-750 600 Information Security Manager 550-750 600
Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650 Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650
Security Engineer 550-750 600 Security Engineer 550-750 600
Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550 Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550
Information Security Analyst 400-600 500 Information Security Analyst 400-600 500
Threat Intelligence 500-750 600 Threat Intelligence 500-750 600
Penetration Tester 500-750 650 Penetration Tester 500-750 650
BISO 650-950 650 BISO 650-950 650
Governance, Risk & Compliance Governance, Risk & Compliance
600-850 650 600-850 650
(GRC) Manager (GRC) Manager
GRC Analyst 500-700 550 GRC Analyst 500-700 550
Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600 Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600
Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600 Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600
Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900 Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900
Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900 Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900
Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600 Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600
Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650 Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650
Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 800 Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 800
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
CYBER
NORTHERN IRELAND £ Range £ Typical SCOTLAND £ Range £ Typical
Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000
Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850 Head of Cyber Security 700-1,000 850
Head of Information Security 650-1,000 750 Head of Information Security 650-1,000 750
Information Security Manager 550-750 600 Information Security Manager 550-750 600
Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650 Cyber Security Manager 600-800 650
Security Engineer 550-750 600 Security Engineer 550-750 600
Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550 Cyber Security Analyst 450-650 550
Information Security Analyst 400-600 500 Information Security Analyst 400-600 500
Threat Intelligence 500-750 600 Threat Intelligence 500-750 600
Penetration Tester 500-750 650 Penetration Tester 500-750 650
BISO 650-950 650 BISO 650-950 650
Governance, Risk & Compliance Governance, Risk & Compliance
600-850 600 600-850 650
(GRC) Manager (GRC) Manager
GRC Analyst 500-700 500 GRC Analyst 500-700 550
Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 550 Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600
Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600 Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 600
Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900 Operational Technology SME 700-1,000 900
Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900 Operational Technology Architect 750-1,000 900
Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600 Operational Technology Analyst 550-700 600
Incident Response Specialist 550-750 600 Incident Response Specialist 550-750 650
Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 750 Cyber/Security Architect 700-1,000 800
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
LEADERSHIP
CIO FTSE 100 1,000-2,000 1,500 CIO 900-1,100 1,000 CIO 700-1,000 900
CIO FTSE 250 1,000-2,000 1,250 Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 700-900 850 Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 800-900 825
CIO SME 900-1,500 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 900 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,000 875
Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 900-1,000 950 CTO 800-1,000 933 CTO 800-1,000 900
Chief Information Security Officer 850-1,500 1,000 IT Director 700-800 800 IT Director 750-850 750
CTO FTSE 100 1,000-2,000 1,500 Transformation Director 700-900 800 Transformation Director 750-850 750
CTO FTSE 250 1,000-2,000 1,250 Head of IT 500-700 600 Head of IT 500-600 575
CTO SME 1,000-2,000 1,000 Head of Service Delivery 450-700 600 Head of Service Delivery 500-600 575
IT Director FTSE 100 950-1,500 1,200 Head of Infrastructure 600-700 600 Head of Infrastructure 450-550 525
IT Director FTSE 250 950-1,500 1,000 Head of Development 600-700 700 Head of Development 550-750 650
IT Director SME 950-1,500 950 Head of IT Security 600-750 700 Head of IT Security 600-700 675
Transformation Director 900-1,200 925 Head of Business Intelligence 600-700 650 Head of Business Intelligence 500-650 625
Head of IT 600-850 750 IT Manager 450-550 500 IT Manager 350-500 450
Head of Service Delivery 600-800 700
Head of Infrastructure 600-800 700 SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical MIDLANDS £ Range £ Typical
Head of Development 800-900 850 CIO 900-1,100 1,050 CIO 900-1,200 1,000
Head of IT Security 800-900 850 Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 800-900 850 Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 700-900 850
Head of Business Intelligence 800-900 850 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,100 900 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,200 1,000
IT Manager 600-700 650 CTO 900-1,100 1,000 CTO 700-900 800
IT Director 750-850 800 IT Director 700-900 800
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical Transformation Director 750-850 800 Transformation Director 800-1,000 850
CIO 700-1,500 1,000 Head of IT 500-600 600 Head of IT 600-800 725
Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 600-1,200 900 Head of Service Delivery 500-600 600 Head of Service Delivery 500-700 650
Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 900 Head of Infrastructure 450-550 550 Head of Infrastructure 550-750 650
CTO 700-1,500 1,000 Head of Development 550-750 700 Head of Development 600-700 650
IT Director 700-1,200 900 Head of IT Security 600-700 700 Head of IT Security 750-950 850
Transformation Director 700-1,200 900 Head of Business Intelligence 500-650 650 Head of Business Intelligence 700-900 800
Head of IT 600-1,000 850 IT Manager 350-500 475 IT Manager 400-500 475
Head of Service Delivery 600-800 700
Head of Infrastructure 600-850 700
Head of Development 600-850 700
Head of IT Security 650-1,000 750
Head of Business Intelligence 600-850 750
IT Manager 450-800 550
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
LEADERSHIP
CIO 950-1,250 1,050 CIO 600-750 750
Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 750-900 850 Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 400-650 650
Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,200 1,000 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 900
CTO 800-1,000 900 CTO 650-750 700
IT Director 700-900 850 IT Director 500-600 575
Transformation Director 800-1,000 900 Transformation Director 500-600 575
Head of IT 550-700 600 Head of IT 400-500 475
Head of Service Delivery 550-700 600 Head of Service Delivery 400-500 475
Head of Infrastructure 500-650 550 Head of Infrastructure 400-500 475
Head of Development 600-700 675 Head of Development 425-550 500
Head of IT Security 600-800 725 Head of IT Security 400-700 600
Head of Business Intelligence 550-650 600 Head of Business Intelligence 400-700 475
IT Manager 400-550 500 IT Manager 300-500 400

CIO 700-1,800 950 CIO 650-1,500 900
Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 650-850 850 Chief Data Officer/Head of Data 650-1,000 750
Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 950 Chief Information Security Officer 800-1,500 1,000
CTO 600-1,000 950 CTO 650-1,000 750
IT Director 650-850 850 IT Director 600-1,000 750
Transformation Director 800-1,100 925 Transformation Director 600-1,000 750
Head of IT 500-750 650 Head of IT 500-1,000 650
Head of Development 500-650 630 Head of Development 600-850 650
Head of IT Security 650-800 800 Head of IT Security 600-1,000 700
Head of Business Intelligence 600-750 650 Head of Business Intelligence 600-1,000 750
IT Manager 400-550 470 IT Manager 500-750 500
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
DATA &
ADVANCED ANALYTICS
Data & Analytics/BI Manager 500-600 600 Data & Analytics/BI Manager 500-600 550 Data & Analytics/BI Manager 500-600 550
BI Developer 450-650 500 BI Developer 450-550 500 BI Developer 400-500 450
BI Analyst 450-650 500 BI Analyst 350-450 450 BI Analyst 350-450 425
Database Administrator 450-650 500 Database Administrator 375-475 425 Database Administrator 350-450 400
Database Developer 500-650 575 Database Developer 400-500 450 Database Developer 400-500 450
Data Manager 500-700 600 Data Manager 400-500 450 Data Manager 450-550 500
Lead Data Engineer 600-750 650 Lead Data Engineer 450-550 500 Lead Data Engineer 450-550 525
Data Engineer 550-650 600 Data Engineer 400-450 450 Data Engineer 400-500 450
Performance Analyst 400-500 450 Performance Analyst 300-400 400 Performance Analyst 325-425 400
Data Analyst 450-700 475 Data Analyst 375-475 425 Data Analyst 300-400 400
Lead Data Scientist 600-750 750 Lead Data Scientist 600-700 650 Lead Data Scientist 500-600 570
Data Scientist 550-700 600 Data Scientist 550-650 600 Data Scientist 450-550 500
Machine Learning/ Machine Learning/ Machine Learning/
600-700 650 400-600 525 500-600 550
Deep Learning Engineer Deep Learning Engineer Deep Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Scientist 600-700 675 Machine Learning Scientist 550-650 600 Machine Learning Scientist 500-600 550
Deep Learning Scientist 600-700 650 Deep Learning Scientist 550-650 600 Deep Learning Scientist 500-600 550
Computer Vision Scientist 500-650 600 Computer Vision Scientist 450-660 500 Computer Vision Scientist 500-600 550
Data & Analytics/BI Manager 450-650 600 Data & Analytics/BI Manager 500-600 550 Data & Analytics/BI Manager 500-600 550
BI Developer 250-540 425 BI Developer 400-500 450 BI Developer 400-500 475
BI Analyst 400-600 475 BI Analyst 350-450 425 BI Analyst 350-450 400
Database Administrator 300-600 475 Database Administrator 350-475 475 Database Administrator 350-500 450
Database Developer 375-550 450 Database Developer 400-500 475 Database Developer 350-500 450
Data Manager 450-650 500 Data Manager 450-550 500 Data Manager 450-500 475
Lead Data Engineer 475-600 550 Lead Data Engineer 450-550 500 Lead Data Engineer 500-600 550
Data Engineer 400-550 450 Data Engineer 400-500 450 Data Engineer 400-500 475
Performance Analyst 330-450 425 Performance Analyst 325-425 410 Performance Analyst 350-500 425
Data Analyst 250-600 410 Data Analyst 250-375 375 Data Analyst 350-450 400
Lead Data Scientist 500-700 650 Lead Data Scientist 500-600 550 Lead Data Scientist 550-650 625
Data Scientist 400-650 550 Data Scientist 450-550 550 Data Scientist 450-550 500
Machine Learning/ Machine Learning/ Machine Learning/
450-650 575 500-600 550 600-700 650
Deep Learning Engineer Deep Learning Engineer Deep Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Scientist 500-750 575 Machine Learning Scientist 500-600 550 Machine Learning Scientist 500-650 600
Deep Learning Scientist 300-600 600 Deep Learning Scientist 500-600 550 Deep Learning Scientist 500-650 600
Computer Vision Scientist 300-600 500 Computer Vision Scientist 500-600 550 Computer Vision Scientist 525-650 550 Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
DATA &
ADVANCED ANALYTICS
Data & Analytics/BI Manager 525-625 575 Data & Analytics/BI Manager 400-500 500
BI Developer 450-550 475 BI Developer 400-500 450
BI Analyst 400-500 425 BI Analyst 350-450 400
Database Administrator 425-500 450 Database Administrator 300-375 375
Database Developer 450-500 450 Database Developer 350-400 400
Data Manager 450-500 450 Data Manager 350-400 400
Lead Data Engineer 525-600 550 Lead Data Engineer 350-375 350
Data Engineer 450-525 475 Data Engineer 275-400 300
Performance Analyst 400-450 425 Performance Analyst 200-300 225
Data Analyst 400-500 450 Data Analyst 225-300 275
Lead Data Scientist 500-650 625 Lead Data Scientist 350-500 450
Data Scientist 500-600 550 Data Scientist 300-450 400
Machine Learning/ Machine Learning/
500-550 550 n/a n/a
Deep Learning Engineer Deep Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Scientist 550-700 600 Machine Learning Scientist n/a n/a
Deep Learning Scientist 550-700 600 Deep Learning Scientist n/a n/a
Computer Vision Scientist 500-600 600 Computer Vision Scientist n/a n/a

Data & Analytics/BI Manager 400-580 550 Data & Analytics/BI Manager 450-600 550
BI Developer 450-550 500 BI Developer 400-500 450
BI Analyst 300-450 440 BI Analyst 400-500 425
Database Administrator 400-550 500 Database Administrator 350-450 400
Database Developer 400-500 475 Database Developer 400-525 450
Data Manager 400-550 475 Data Manager 500-650 550
Lead Data Engineer 450-650 550 Lead Data Engineer 550-700 600
Data Engineer 350-550 450 Data Engineer 400-550 450
Performance Analyst 300-400 400 Performance Analyst 350-450 400
Data Analyst 400-500 450 Data Analyst 350-450 400
Lead Data Scientist 500-650 600 Lead Data Scientist 450-700 600
Data Scientist 400-550 500 Data Scientist 450-600 525
Machine Learning/ Machine Learning/
450-600 550 500-700 575
Deep Learning Engineer Deep Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Scientist 550-700 650 Machine Learning Scientist 550-700 650
Deep Learning Scientist 550-700 650 Deep Learning Scientist 550-700 650
Computer Vision Scientist 450-550 525 Computer Vision Scientist 450-550 475 Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
Development Director 800-1,000 900 Development Director 650-950 800 Development Director 775-900 800
Development Manager 700-900 750 Development Manager 600-750 650 Development Manager 550-650 600
Technical Lead Java/Opensource 550-750 650 Technical Lead Java/Opensource 600-700 625 Technical Lead Java/Opensource 475-575 550
Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 600-800 700 Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 550-650 575 Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 475-575 550
Senior Developer Java/Opensource 550-650 600 Senior Developer Java/Opensource 500-550 525 Senior Developer Java/Opensource 450-550 500
Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 600-700 650 Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 525 Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 500
Mid Developer Java/Opensource 550-750 600 Mid Developer Java/Opensource 425-525 475 Mid Developer Java/Opensource 450-550 475
Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 550-750 600 Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 425-525 475 Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 500
Junior Developer Java/Opensource 400-550 400 Junior Developer Java/Opensource 250-350 300 Junior Developer Java/Opensource 250-350 300
Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 400-550 400 Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 250-300 285 Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 250-350 300
SharePoint Developer 500-600 550 SharePoint Developer 550-700 575 SharePoint Developer 450-550 500
Senior Front End Developer 600-700 650 Senior Front End Developer 450-600 535 Senior Front End Developer 450-550 500
Front End Developer 550-700 550 Front End Developer 425-550 450 Front End Developer 400-500 450
Junior Front End Developer 300-450 350 Junior Front End Developer 300-400 325 Junior Front End Developer 200-300 275
UI/UX Developer 450-650 500 UI/UX Developer 275-400 325 UI/UX Developer 375-475 450
Product Owner 500-600 550 Product Owner 425-550 500 Product Owner 450-550 500
Product Manager 500-600 550 Product Manager 550-850 550 Product Manager 450-550 500
Development Director 500-900 700 Development Director 775-1,025 900 Development Director 650-850 750
Development Manager 450-725 590 Development Manager 550-650 600 Development Manager 550-650 600
Technical Lead Java/Opensource 550-650 600 Technical Lead Java/Opensource 475-575 550 Technical Lead Java/Opensource 550-650 625
Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 550-650 600 Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 475-575 550 Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 550-650 625
Senior Developer Java/Opensource 450-700 560 Senior Developer Java/Opensource 450-550 500 Senior Developer Java/Opensource 500-650 525
Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 450-675 550 Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 500 Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 550-650 550
Mid Developer Java/Opensource 400-500 450 Mid Developer Java/Opensource 450-550 500 Mid Developer Java/Opensource 450-550 475
Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 400-500 450 Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 500 Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 475
Junior Developer Java/Opensource 300-400 350 Junior Developer Java/Opensource 250-350 300 Junior Developer Java/Opensource 350-400 350
Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 300-400 350 Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 250-350 300 Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 350-400 350
SharePoint Developer 450-600 525 SharePoint Developer 450-550 500 SharePoint Developer 400-500 475
Senior Front End Developer 500-625 550 Senior Front End Developer 450-550 500 Senior Front End Developer 450-550 500
Front End Developer 350-500 425 Front End Developer 450-550 500 Front End Developer 400-500 450
Junior Front End Developer 200-350 285 Junior Front End Developer 200-300 275 Junior Front End Developer 300-400 325
UI/UX Developer 350-550 450 UI/UX Developer 375-475 450 UI/UX Developer 375-450 425
Note:
Product Manager 350-600 500 Product Manager 450-550 500 Product Manager 400-500 450 Day rates are out-of-scope of IR35.
recruiter.
DAY RATES
SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
Development Director 675-775 725 Development Director 700-800 750
Development Manager 625-700 650 Development Manager 600-800 650
Technical Lead Java/Opensource 550-650 600 Technical Lead Java/Opensource 600-750 675
Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 550-650 600 Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 600-750 600
Senior Developer Java/Opensource 525-575 550 Senior Developer Java/Opensource 550-700 600
Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 525-575 550 Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 450-650 550
Mid Developer Java/Opensource 475-525 500 Mid Developer Java/Opensource 400-600 490
Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 475-525 500 Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 400-600 490
Junior Developer Java/Opensource 300-400 350 Junior Developer Java/Opensource 300-450 375
Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 300-400 350 Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 300-500 375
SharePoint Developer 425-475 450 SharePoint Developer 375-500 450
Senior Front End Developer 525-575 550 Senior Front End Developer 400-700 525
Front End Developer 500-550 500 Front End Developer 400-550 475
Junior Front End Developer 350-400 350 Junior Front End Developer 300-450 375
UI/UX Developer 425-500 475 UI/UX Developer 350-500 425
Product Owner 400-500 475 Product Owner 475-700 550
Product Manager 500-550 525 Product Manager 375-650 500

Development Director 700-900 850 Development Director 600-800 700
Development Manager 600-750 680 Development Manager 525-675 600
Technical Lead Java/Opensource 600-750 700 Technical Lead Java/Opensource 550-700 650
Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 600-700 650 Technical Lead Microsoft Stack 500-650 600
Senior Developer Java/Opensource 450-550 500 Senior Developer Java/Opensource 550-650 600
Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 450-550 500 Senior Developer Microsoft Stack 500-600 550
Mid Developer Java/Opensource 400-550 500 Mid Developer Java/Opensource 400-500 450
Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 375-550 525 Mid Developer Microsoft Stack 400-500 450
Junior Developer Java/Opensource 250-450 375 Junior Developer Java/Opensource 300-400 375
Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 300-400 350 Junior Developer Microsoft Stack 300-400 375
SharePoint Developer 375-550 500 SharePoint Developer 400-500 450
Senior Front End Developer 450-550 500 Senior Front End Developer 400-550 500
Front End Developer 400-550 500 Front End Developer 400-475 450
Junior Front End Developer 300-450 375 Junior Front End Developer 250-300 250
UI/UX Developer 500-600 550 UI/UX Developer 400-450 400
Note:
Product Manager 350-450 420 Product Manager 400-600 450 Day rates are out-of-scope of IR35.
recruiter.
DAY RATES
NON-FUNCTIONAL
TESTING
LONDON £ Range £ Typical WALES £ Range £ Typical NORTHERN IRELAND £ Range £ Typical
Test Manager 500-650 550 Test Manager 450-550 525 Test Manager 450-550 475
Test Lead 500-600 525 Test Lead 450-525 475 Test Lead 400-500 450
Senior Test Analyst 450-600 500 Senior Test Analyst 400-500 450 Senior Test Analyst 350-450 400
Test Analyst 400-550 450 Test Analyst 350-450 400 Test Analyst 300-400 375
Technical Lead 500-600 550 Technical Lead 425-525 500 Technical Lead 350-450 450
QA Analyst 500-600 515 QA Analyst 350-450 375 QA Analyst 350-450 400
Automation Tester 450-600 500 Automation Tester 450-550 450 Automation Tester 400-550 450
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical MIDLANDS Range Typical SCOTLAND Range Typical
Automation Tester 400-500 450 Automation Tester 350-500 450 Automation Tester 400-650 500
EAST OF ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical
Test Manager 450-600 525 Test Manager 475-550 525
Test Lead 400-550 475 Test Lead 425-500 475
Senior Test Analyst 400-500 450 Senior Test Analyst 400-475 425
Test Analyst 350-425 375 Test Analyst 350-400 375
Technical Lead 400-600 500 Technical Lead 425-500 475
QA Analyst 350-450 400 QA Analyst 350-400 375
Automation Tester 400-500 425 Automation Tester 350-450 400
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical
Automation Tester 400-500 450 Automation Tester 300-450 400
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
FUNCTIONAL
TESTING
LONDON £ Range £ Typical WALES £ Range £ Typical NORTHERN IRELAND £ Range £ Typical
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical MIDLANDS Range Typical SCOTLAND Range Typical
EAST OF ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
ERP
SAP Architect 650-850 775 SAP Architect 650-850 750 SAP Architect 650-850 750
SAP S4/HANA 600-750 650 SAP S4/HANA 550-650 620 SAP S4/HANA 550-650 620
SAP Project Manager 600-700 650 SAP Project Manager 550-650 600 SAP Project Manager 550-650 600
SAP SuccessFactors Consultant 550-650 600 SAP SuccessFactors Consultant 550-625 600 SAP SuccessFactors Consultant 550-625 600
SAP BASIS Consultant 500-650 550 SAP BASIS Consultant 500-575 550 SAP BASIS Consultant 500-575 500
Oracle EBS DBA 500-650 550 Oracle EBS DBA 525-600 575 Oracle EBS DBA 525-600 575
Oracle EBS Functional Consultant 500-700 600 Oracle EBS Functional Consultant 500-575 560 Oracle EBS Functional Consultant 500-575 560
Oracle EBS Technical Consultant 500-700 550 Oracle EBS Technical Consultant 525-600 550 Oracle EBS Technical Consultant 525-600 550
Oracle EBS Project Manager 500-700 600 Oracle EBS Project Manager 500-700 575 Oracle EBS Project Manager 500-700 575
Oracle Netsuite Consultant 500-700 600 Oracle Netsuite Consultant 500-650 550 Oracle Netsuite Consultant 500-650 550
Oracle Fusion DBA 500-600 550 Oracle Fusion DBA 500-600 570 Oracle Fusion DBA 500-600 570
Oracle Fusion Technical Consultant 500-700 600 Oracle Fusion Technical Consultant 500-650 600 Oracle Fusion Technical Consultant 500-650 600
Oracle Fusion Functional Consultant 500-650 600 Oracle Fusion Functional Consultant 500-625 575 Oracle Fusion Functional Consultant 500-625 575
Oracle Fusion Project Manager 500-700 600 Oracle Fusion Project Manager 500-650 600 Oracle Fusion Project Manager 500-650 600
Oracle Trainer 350-500 400 Oracle Trainer 350-450 400 Oracle Trainer 350-450 400
ERP Project Manager 600-700 650 ERP Project Manager 500-700 580 ERP Project Manager 500-700 580
ERP Technical Consultant 500-600 550 ERP Technical Consultant 450-550 520 ERP Technical Consultant 450-550 520
ERP Functional Consultant 500-700 600 ERP Functional Consultant 450-550 520 ERP Functional Consultant 450-550 520
ERP Support Analyst 400-500 450 ERP Support Analyst 350-450 400 ERP Support Analyst 350-450 375
ERP Programme Manager 700-900 800 ERP Programme Manager 600-750 650 ERP Programme Manager 600-750 650
ERP Business Analyst 500-650 500 ERP Business Analyst 450-550 500 ERP Business Analyst 450-550 500
Workday Integration Consultant 600-700 650 Workday Integration Consultant 575-650 650 Workday Integration Consultant 575-650 650
Workday Configuration Consultant 650-750 700 Workday Configuration Consultant 650-750 700 Workday Configuration Consultant 650-750 700
Workday HCM Consultant 550-650 600 Workday HCM Consultant 550-635 600 Workday HCM Consultant 550-635 600
Workday Financial Consultant 700-900 800 Workday Financial Consultant 700-900 800 Workday Financial Consultant 700-900 800
Workday Payroll Consultant 500-600 550 Workday Payroll Consultant 500-600 550 Workday Payroll Consultant 500-600 550
Workday Project Manager 650-1,000 800 Workday Project Manager 580-900 800 Workday Project Manager 580-900 800
Workday Business Analyst 500-600 550 Workday Business Analyst 500-600 550 Workday Business Analyst 500-600 550
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
ERP
Workday Project Manager 580-900 800 Workday Project Manager 650-1,000 800 Workday Project Manager 650-1,000 800
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
ERP
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical SCOTLAND £ Range £ Typical
Workday Project Manager 650-1,000 800 Workday Project Manager 650-1,000 800 Workday Project Manager 650-1,000 800
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Engagement Manager 500-650 585 ServiceNow Engagement Manager 500-650 550 ServiceNow Engagement Manager 500-650 550
ServiceNow Consultant 550-650 610 ServiceNow Consultant 500-650 600 ServiceNow Consultant 500-650 600
ServiceNow Configuration Manager 400-500 450 ServiceNow Configuration Manager 400-500 500 ServiceNow Configuration Manager 400-500 500
ServiceNow Systems Administrator 350-450 400 ServiceNow Systems Administrator 350-450 400 ServiceNow Systems Administrator 350-450 400
ServiceNow Developer 500-750 625 ServiceNow Developer 500-750 650 ServiceNow Developer 500-750 650
ServiceNow Business Analyst 450-550 500 ServiceNow Business Analyst 450-550 550 ServiceNow Business Analyst 450-550 550
ServiceNow Project Manager 450-550 500 ServiceNow Project Manager 450-550 550 ServiceNow Project Manager 450-550 550
ServiceNow Programme Manager 550-650 600 ServiceNow Programme Manager 500-650 600 ServiceNow Programme Manager 500-650 600
ServiceNow Technical Consultant 550-750 650 ServiceNow Technical Consultant 550-750 650 ServiceNow Technical Consultant 550-750 650
ServiceNow Technical Architect 600-800 725 ServiceNow Technical Architect 600-800 700 ServiceNow Technical Architect 600-800 700
ServiceNow Solutions Architect 600-800 700 ServiceNow Solutions Architect 600-800 650 ServiceNow Solutions Architect 600-800 650
ServiceNow Pre-sales Consultant 600-750 600 ServiceNow Pre-sales Consultant 600-750 650 ServiceNow Pre-sales Consultant 600-750 650
ServiceNow Service Delivery Manager 450-550 490 ServiceNow Service Delivery Manager 450-550 500 ServiceNow Service Delivery Manager 450-550 500
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
ServiceNow
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical SCOTLAND £ Range £ Typical
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
CRM
Salesforce Solutions Architect 700-950 825 Salesforce Solutions Architect 700-950 825 Salesforce Solutions Architect 700-950 825
Salesforce Technical Architect 700-1,000 850 Salesforce Technical Architect 700-1,000 850 Salesforce Technical Architect 700-1,000 850
Salesforce Developer 500-800 650 Salesforce Developer 500-700 600 Salesforce Developer 500-800 650
Salesforce Administrator 300-525 425 Salesforce Administrator 300-500 425 Salesforce Administrator 300-525 425
Salesforce Business Analyst 500-700 600 Salesforce Business Analyst 450-700 575 Salesforce Business Analyst 500-700 600
Salesforce Project Manager 550-750 650 Salesforce Project Manager 550-750 650 Salesforce Project Manager 550-750 650
Salesforce Programme Manager 750-1,000 875 Salesforce Programme Manager 700-1,000 850 Salesforce Programme Manager 750-1,000 875
Salesforce Product Owner 500-750 600 Salesforce Product Owner 500-750 600 Salesforce Product Owner 500-750 600
Salesforce Tester 350-600 475 Salesforce Tester 350-600 475 Salesforce Tester 350-600 475
Salesforce Functional Consultant 500-750 670 Salesforce Functional Consultant 500-750 670 Salesforce Functional Consultant 500-750 670
Salesforce Trainer 350-600 475 Salesforce Trainer 350-600 475 Salesforce Trainer 350-600 475
Dynamics Support Consultant 375-450 400 Dynamics Support Consultant 375-450 400 Dynamics Support Consultant 375-450 400
Dynamics Functional Consultant 525-625 575 Dynamics Functional Consultant 525-625 565 Dynamics Functional Consultant 525-625 565
Dynamics Technical Consultant 575-700 600 Dynamics Technical Consultant 575-700 575 Dynamics Technical Consultant 575-700 575
Dynamics Project Manager 600-700 625 Dynamics Project Manager 600-700 625 Dynamics Project Manager 600-700 625
Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550
Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 Dynamics Developer 570-650 625
Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 825 Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775 Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775
Note:
Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Day rates are out-of-scope of IR35.
Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 For further information about in-
Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775 Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775 Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775 recruiter.
DAY RATES
CRM
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical SCOTLAND £ Range £ Typical
Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550 Dynamics Business Analyst 500-600 550
Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 Dynamics Developer 570-650 625 Dynamics Developer 570-650 625
Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775 Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775 Dynamics 365 Tech Lead 725-1,000 775
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
INTELLIGENT
AUTOMATION
LONDON £ Range £ Typical SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical
RPA Business Analyst 300-500 475 RPA Business Analyst 300-500 450 RPA Business Analyst 275-470 450
RPA Developer 400-600 525 RPA Developer 400-600 460 RPA Developer 400-600 460
RPA Project Manager 450-650 550 RPA Project Manager 450-650 510 RPA Project Manager 450-650 510
RPA Architect 575-750 670 RPA Architect 575-750 615 RPA Architect 575-750 615
RPA Consultant 500-700 550 RPA Consultant 500-700 550 RPA Consultant 500-700 550
Head of RPA 550-780 720 Head of RPA 550-780 700 Head of RPA 550-780 700
Head of Machine Learning/ML Manager 600-750 700 Head of Machine Learning/ML Manager 600-750 675 Head of Machine Learning/ML Manager 600-750 650
Machine Learning Consultant 450-650 600 Machine Learning Consultant 450-650 575 Machine Learning Consultant 450-650 525
Machine Learning Engineer 400-550 525 Machine Learning Engineer 400-525 500 Machine Learning Engineer 400-500 450
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical WALES Range Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical
EAST OF ENGLAND Range Typical MIDLANDS Range Typical SCOTLAND Range Typical
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
PROJECTS
& CHANGE
Transformation Director 900-1,300 1,000 Transformation Director 600-900 800 Transformation Director 750-1,100 900
Scrum Master 500-650 550 Scrum Master 450-650 525 Scrum Master 450-600 500
Programme Director 900-1,200 1000 Programme Director 750-1,000 850 Programme Director 800-1,100 900
Programme Manager 700-900 750 Programme Manager 600-900 750 Programme Manager 550-800 650
Portfolio Manager 650-750 700 Portfolio Manager 500-750 650 Portfolio Manager 600-700 650
Head of Projects/Change 950-1,200 1,000 Head of Projects/Change 750-1,000 850 Head of Projects/Change 650-850 675
Project Manager – Senior 600-750 600 Project Manager – Senior 550-850 600 Project Manager – Senior 550-650 600
Project Manager – Mid 500-650 500 Project Manager – Mid 450-650 500 Project Manager – Mid 400-500 450
Project Manager – Junior 350-500 400 Project Manager – Junior 300-450 375 Project Manager – Junior 350-450 350
Change Manager 500-700 550 Change Manager 400-700 550 Change Manager 500-650 575
Release Manager 400-600 550 Release Manager 400-700 500 Release Manager 450-600 550
Head of Business Analysis 650-850 750 Head of Business Analysis 500-800 650 Head of Business Analysis 500-650 600
Business Analyst – Senior 550-700 600 Business Analyst – Senior 500-700 600 Business Analyst – Senior 500-650 550
Business Analyst – Mid 450-550 500 Business Analyst – Mid 400-600 500 Business Analyst – Mid 400-500 450
Business Analyst – Junior 350-450 400 Business Analyst – Junior 300-500 400 Business Analyst – Junior 300-400 350
PMO Manager 450-650 500 PMO Manager 450-650 550 PMO Manager 500-750 550
PMO Analyst/Coordinator 300-450 350 PMO Analyst/Coordinator 200-400 350 PMO Analyst/Coordinator 300-400 350
Project Coordinator/ Project Coordinator/ Project Coordinator/
250-325 300 200-325 275 200-300 275
Project Support Officer Project Support Officer Project Support Officer
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
PROJECTS
& CHANGE
Transformation Director 700-900 900 Transformation Director 700-900 850 Transformation Director 700-1,000 875
Scrum Master 450-550 525 Scrum Master 450-650 550 Scrum Master 450-650 525
Programme Director 700-900 820 Programme Director 700-900 800 Programme Director 700-900 820
Programme Manager 500-600 600 Programme Manager 550-750 600 Programme Manager 600-750 650
Portfolio Manager 450-600 600 Portfolio Manager 500-750 600 Portfolio Manager 600-700 650
Head of Projects/Change 600-700 700 Head of Projects/Change 600-800 650 Head of Projects/Change 600-700 675
Project Manager – Senior 500-600 575 Project Manager – Senior 500-600 550 Project Manager – Senior 550-700 600
Project Manager – Mid 450-550 475 Project Manager – Mid 450-550 500 Project Manager – Mid 400-550 475
Project Manager – Junior 250-400 360 Project Manager – Junior 300-400 375 Project Manager – Junior 300-400 350
Change Manager 450-500 500 Change Manager 450-650 550 Change Manager 400-550 500
Release Manager 350-450 450 Release Manager 400-550 450 Release Manager 350-450 450
Head of Business Analysis 500-650 650 Head of Business Analysis 550-750 700 Head of Business Analysis 600-700 650
Business Analyst – Senior 450-550 550 Business Analyst – Senior 500-600 550 Business Analyst – Senior 500-700 600
Business Analyst – Mid 400-500 480 Business Analyst – Mid 450-550 500 Business Analyst – Mid 400-500 480
Business Analyst – Junior 300-400 380 Business Analyst – Junior 300-400 350 Business Analyst – Junior 300-400 380
PMO Manager 450-550 525 PMO Manager 500-600 550 PMO Manager 350-525 500
PMO Analyst/Coordinator 250-350 325 PMO Analyst/Coordinator 250-450 350 PMO Analyst/Coordinator 225-325 300
Project Coordinator/ Project Coordinator/ Project Coordinator/
200-250 250 200-250 250 200-330 250
Project Support Officer Project Support Officer Project Support Officer
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
PROJECTS
& CHANGE
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical
Transformation Director 700-1,000 900 Transformation Director 800-1,100 900
Scrum Master 500-650 560 Scrum Master 600-700 600
Programme Director 700-800 750 Programme Director 750-950 850
Programme Manager 550-700 625 Programme Manager 600-800 770
Portfolio Manager 600-700 650 Portfolio Manager 600-700 650
Head of Projects/Change 600-800 700 Head of Projects/Change 700-900 800
Project Manager – Senior 550-650 600 Project Manager – Senior 500-700 600
Project Manager – Mid 450-550 500 Project Manager – Mid 450-550 500
Project Manager – Junior 300-375 350 Project Manager – Junior 300-400 350
Change Manager 500-600 575 Change Manager 450-550 500
Release Manager 450-550 500 Release Manager 450-550 500
Head of Business Analysis 500-600 550 Head of Business Analysis 500-650 600
Business Analyst – Senior 450-550 500 Business Analyst – Senior 550-600 550
Business Analyst – Mid 400-500 450 Business Analyst – Mid 450-550 500
Business Analyst – Junior 300-400 375 Business Analyst – Junior 350-400 375
PMO Manager 475-575 550 PMO Manager 400-600 500
PMO Analyst/Coordinator 275-375 350 PMO Analyst/Coordinator 300-350 325
Project Coordinator/ Project Coordinator/
200-300 275 200-300 250
Project Support Officer Project Support Officer
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
PROJECTS
& CHANGE
NORTHERN IRELAND £ Range £ Typical SCOTLAND £ Range £ Typical
Transformation Director 675-775 750 Transformation Director 600-1,000 800
Scrum Master 500-550 550 Scrum Master 400-650 500
Programme Director 550-700 675 Programme Director 600-1,000 750
Portfolio Manager 475-600 575 Portfolio Manager 450-550 500
Head of Projects/Change 525-650 625 Head of Projects/Change 600-850 700
Project Manager – Senior 450-600 500 Project Manager – Senior 450-550 500
Project Manager – Mid 350-450 450 Project Manager – Mid 400-450 450
Project Manager – Junior 300-400 375 Project Manager – Junior 200-350 325
Change Manager 350-450 425 Change Manager 300-500 450
Release Manager 350-450 425 Release Manager 350-500 425
Head of Business Analysis 400-500 500 Head of Business Analysis 550-650 550
Business Analyst – Senior 400-500 500 Business Analyst – Senior 450-550 500
Business Analyst – Mid 350-450 450 Business Analyst – Mid 400-450 400
Business Analyst – Junior 300-400 360 Business Analyst – Junior 250-350 325
PMO Manager 400-500 500 PMO Manager 400-600 500
PMO Analyst/Coordinator 350-400 375 PMO Analyst/Coordinator 250-350 300
Project Coordinator/ Project Coordinator/
200-300 250 200-300 250
Project Support Officer Project Support Officer
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
CLOUD
LONDON £ Range £ Typical WALES Range Typical NORTHERN IRELAND Range Typical
Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 500-650 625 Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 500-600 550 Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 400-500 450
Senior Engineer VMware 500-600 550 Senior Engineer VMware 475-575 500 Senior Engineer VMware 450-500 470
Engineer AWS/Azure 500-600 550 Engineer AWS/Azure 425-525 475 Engineer AWS/Azure 375-475 450
Engineer VMware 500-600 500 Engineer VMware 425-525 475 Engineer VMware 350-400 375
Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 500-650 600 Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 450-550 525 Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 400-500 450
DevOps Engineer 500-650 625 DevOps Engineer 450-600 550 DevOps Engineer 350-450 425
Site Reliability Engineer 500-700 650 Site Reliability Engineer 400-500 450 Site Reliability Engineer 425-525 450
Platform Engineer 500-650 600 Platform Engineer 400-500 475 Platform Engineer 425-525 450
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical MIDLANDS £ Range £ Typical SCOTLAND Range Typical
Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 500-750 625 Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 450-550 525 Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 500-700 575
Senior Engineer VMware 350-550 550 Senior Engineer VMware 450-550 525 Senior Engineer VMware 450-600 500
Engineer AWS/Azure 450-650 550 Engineer AWS/Azure 350-500 450 Engineer AWS/Azure 500-600 550
Engineer VMware 300-500 500 Engineer VMware 350-500 475 Engineer VMware 400-550 400
Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 550-700 600 Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 500-600 550 Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 400-550 450
DevOps Engineer 500-750 600 DevOps Engineer 450-550 550 DevOps Engineer 500-700 550
Site Reliability Engineer 475-575 550 Site Reliability Engineer 500-550 525 Site Reliability Engineer 425-525 450
Platform Engineer 500-750 550 Platform Engineer 500-580 520 Platform Engineer 425-525 450
EAST OF ENGLAND Range Typical NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE £ Range £ Typical
Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 475-600 575 Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 450-600 550
Senior Engineer VMware 450-550 525 Senior Engineer VMware 450-600 550
Engineer AWS/Azure 450-550 520 Engineer AWS/Azure 450-550 500
Engineer VMware 450-575 475 Engineer VMware 450-525 475
Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 550-650 550 Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 450-550 500
DevOps Engineer 550-650 600 DevOps Engineer 500-600 550
Site Reliability Engineer 450-500 500 Site Reliability Engineer 475-550 500
Platform Engineer 500-540 540 Platform Engineer 475-550 500
SOUTH WEST ENGLAND £ Range £ Typical NORTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical
Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 450-600 550 Senior Engineer AWS/Azure 450-650 550
Senior Engineer VMware 450-600 475 Senior Engineer VMware 400-550 525
Engineer AWS/Azure 450-600 550 Engineer AWS/Azure 400-600 550
Engineer VMware 375-500 475 Engineer VMware 350-500 450
Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 450-550 550 Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure 450-590 580
Note:
DevOps Engineer 500-650 600 DevOps Engineer 450-580 580 Day rates are out-of-scope of IR35.
Site Reliability Engineer 375-500 475 Site Reliability Engineer 425-525 450 For further information about in-
Platform Engineer 425-550 500 Platform Engineer 375-475 450 recruiter.
DAY RATES
INFRASTRUCTURE
Server Support Engineer 400-500 450 Server Support Engineer 300-430 380 Server Support Engineer 350-450 375
Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 180-300 250 Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 160-330 250 Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 150-250 225
Application Support Analyst 300-500 350 Application Support Analyst 300-400 320 Application Support Analyst 300-450 325
Field Engineer 200-300 200 Field Engineer 125-250 200 Field Engineer 175-250 225
Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 150-250 175 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 150-250 160 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 130-180 150
Service Delivery Manager 450-550 500 Service Delivery Manager 400-600 450 Service Delivery Manager 425-525 450
Service Desk Manager 350-550 375 Service Desk Manager 350-450 400 Service Desk Manager 350-450 375
Network Engineer 450-550 475 Network Engineer 400-450 400 Network Engineer 400-500 425
Windows Systems Administrator 400-500 475 Windows Systems Administrator 300-400 350 Windows Systems Administrator 350-450 350
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Range Typical SOUTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical MIDLANDS Range Typical
Server Support Engineer 200-500 400 Server Support Engineer 200-375 350 Server Support Engineer 300-400 350
Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 150-350 225 Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 150-250 220 Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 175-250 225
Application Support Analyst 250-380 315 Application Support Analyst 275-450 300 Application Support Analyst 200-300 250
Field Engineer 150-300 225 Field Engineer 180-250 250 Field Engineer 200-300 225
Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 125-200 150 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 110-180 155 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 120-175 150
Service Delivery Manager 450-600 475 Service Delivery Manager 400-550 420 Service Delivery Manager 350-450 425
Service Desk Manager 300-400 350 Service Desk Manager 375-450 375 Service Desk Manager 350-450 400
Network Engineer 265-600 430 Network Engineer 375-450 400 Network Engineer 300-400 375
Windows Systems Administrator 250-550 420 Windows Systems Administrator 300-350 325 Windows Systems Administrator 300-400 350
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
INFRASTRUCTURE
Server Support Engineer 350-450 400 Server Support Engineer 250-300 280
Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 225-275 250 Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 150-250 225
Application Support Analyst 200-300 250 Application Support Analyst 150-250 220
Field Engineer 200-240 220 Field Engineer 150-300 175
Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 140-180 160 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 100-200 150
Service Delivery Manager 400-500 425 Service Delivery Manager 350-400 400
Service Desk Manager 300-400 350 Service Desk Manager 300-400 350
Network Engineer 300-500 400 Network Engineer 250-450 250
Windows Systems Administrator 200-420 310 Windows Systems Administrator 200-300 200
NORTH WEST ENGLAND Range Typical SCOTLAND Range Typical

Server Support Engineer 300-490 430 Server Support Engineer 225-350 300
Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 200-300 230 Desktop Support Analyst/2nd Line 175-250 200
Application Support Analyst 190-250 220 Application Support Analyst 175-250 200
Field Engineer 180-250 200 Field Engineer 175-250 200
Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 150-220 180 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 130-200 175
Service Delivery Manager 300-500 450 Service Delivery Manager 400-500 450
Service Desk Manager 380-450 400 Service Desk Manager 300-500 375
Network Engineer 375-475 400 Network Engineer 150-300 250
Windows Systems Administrator 300-400 390 Windows Systems Administrator 150-300 250
Note:
recruiter.
DAY RATES
FINTECH
BI & DATA SCIENCE CYBER
Financial Markets & Banking Investment Management Financial Markets & Banking
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Range Typical BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Range Typical CYBER SECURITY Range Typical
BI/Data Architect 700-1,000 825 BI/Data Warehouse Architect 650-900 775 CISO 1,000-2,000 1,500
BI Manager 600-750 725 BI Manager 550-750 675 Head of Cyber Security 800-1,600 1,200
BI Analyst/Developer 475-650 575 Data Manager 450-650 600 Head of Information Security 750-1,200 1,100
Database Developer 500-650 600 BI Analyst 400-600 525 Information Security Architect 700-1,200 875
MI Developer 500-650 550 Database Developer 475-600 550 Cyber Security Architect 700-1,500 1,000
BI Developer 550-700 650 Information Security Manager 600-850 750
DATA SCIENCE Range Typical MI Analyst 350-500 450 Cyber Security Manager 650-900 800
Head of Data Science 800-1,100 950 Security Engineer 600-800 700
Data Architect 600-850 775 DATA SCIENCE Range Typical Cyber Security Analyst 550-650 600
Data Engineer 675-800 750 Head of Data Science 700-1,000 900 Information Security Analyst 500-650 575
Data Scientist 650-800 775 Data Architect 600-900 825 Threat Intelligence 600-950 725
Data Engineer 675-775 750 Penetration Tester 600-1,000 800
Data Scientist 700-800 750 BISO 700-1,100 850
Governance, Risk &
600-950 700
Compliance (GRC) Manager
GRC Analyst 550-700 650
Security Awareness Specialist 500-750 600
Security Risk and Compliance Auditor 550-700 650
Incident Response Specialist 650-950 700
Note:
Day rates are in-scope of IR35.
DAY RATES
FINTECH
LEADERSHIP
Financial Markets & Banking Investment Management
LEADERSHIP Range Typical LEADERSHIP Range Typical

Chief Technology Officer 1,200-1,800 1,650 Chief Technology Officer 1,200-1,700 1,500
Chief Information Officer 1,200-1,800 1,650 Chief Information Officer 1,200-1,700 1,500
Chief Information Security Officer 1,000-1,600 1,400 Chief Information Security Officer 1,000-1,400 1,250
Head of IT Security 900-1,250 1,100 Head of IT Security 900-1,250 1,000
Head of Data 700-1,000 950 Head of Data 700-1,000 950
Head of Business Intelligence 900-1,100 950 Head of Business Intelligence 900-1,100 950
Head of Development 1,200-1,400 1,300 Head of Development 950-1,250 1,100
Head of Change/Transformation 1,200-1,600 1,400 Head of Change/Transformation 1,200-1,600 1,350
Head of Projects 1,000-1,350 1,200 Head of Projects 1,000-1,350 1,100
Head of Business Analysis 1,000-1,200 1,100 Head of Business Analysis 1,000-1,200 1000
Head of PMO 850-1,100 950 Head of PMO 850-1,100 950
Programme Director 950-1,200 1,100 Programme Director 950-1,200 1,100
IT Manager 900-1,250 1,100 IT Manager 900-1,250 1000
Note:
DAY RATES
FINTECH
INFRASTRUCTURE
Financial Markets & Banking
INFRASTRUCTURE Range Typical TESTING Range Typical

Head of IT 700-900 850 Director of Test 750-900 875
EUC Engineer 500-650 600 Programme Test Manager 650-850 800
Network Engineer 500-650 575 Test Manager 600-750 650
Desktop Support Analyst 250-400 325 Functional Tester 450-650 625
Trade Floor Support Analyst 300-400 375 Test Analyst 500-650 575
Service Delivery Manager 500-650 600 Automation Test Engineer 450-700 700
Service Desk Manager 400-500 450 UAT Tester 400-600 530
Infrastructure Engineer 400-600 550 QA Engineer Analyst 550-700 650
Database Administrator 450-550 500
Server Support Engineer 425-550 500 CLOUD & DEVOPS Range Typical
Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 180-300 230 Cloud Architect 700-850 825
Systems Administrator 400-550 500 Cloud Engineer 650-750 750
Application Support Analyst 475-675 575 Release Engineer 500-800 675
Front Office Application Support Analyst 500-750 650 Head of DevOps 850-1,000 950
Enterprise Architect 750-950 900 Senior DevOps Engineer 650-850 775
Solutions Architect 650-900 775 Automation Engineer 600-700 625
Middleware Engineer 500-750 625 DevOps Engineer 650-800 750
UC Engineer 500-650 575 SRE 575-800 700
Mobility Engineer 550-700 600 Platform Engineer 600-750 725
DevSecOps 650-800 750
Note:
DAY RATES
FINTECH
INFRASTRUCTURE
Investment Management
APPLICATION SUPPORT Range Typical TESTING Range Typical

Bespoke Systems Support 700-900 850 Director of Test 750-900 875
Bespoke Systems Support - Front Office 500-650 600 Programme Test Manager 650-850 800
Vendor Systems Support (Aladdin, Test Manager 600-750 650
500-650 575
Charles River, LatentZero, thinkFolio) Functional Tester 450-650 625
Test Analyst 500-650 575
INFRASTRUCTURE Range Typical Automation Test Engineer 450-675 700
Infrastructure Architect 550-800 700 UAT Tester 400-600 530
Infrastructure Engineer 450-650 550 QA Engineer Analyst 550-700 650
Database Administrator 450-650 550
Network Engineer 500-650 600 CLOUD & DEVOPS Range Typical
Service Delivery Manager 550-750 650 Cloud Architect 700-850 825
Service Desk Manager 450-550 525 Cloud Engineer 650-750 750
Server Support Engineer 450-600 525 Release Engineer 500-800 700
Systems Administrator 450-600 525 Head of DevOps 850-1,000 950
Desktop Support Analyst 300-400 375 Senior DevOps Engineer 650-850 775
Trade Floor Support Analyst 300-400 380 Automation Engineer 600-700 625
Platform Engineer 500-750 725 DevOps Engineer 650-800 750
Enterprise Architect 700-950 850 SRE 575-800 700
Solutions Architect 650-850 800 DevSecOps 600-750 725
UC Engineer 550-650 575 DevSecOps 650-800 750
Mobility Engineer 500-650 600
Note:
DAY RATES
FINTECH
PROJECTS & CHANGE
Financial Markets & Banking
Senior Mid Senior Mid

BUSINESS ANALYSTS Range Typical Range Typical PMO Range Typical Range Typical
Front Office 750-900 800 650-750 700 PMO Manager 750-900 800 650-800 700
Middle Office 600-800 700 575-700 600 PMO Lead 600-800 700 600-700 650
Back Office 550-700 650 550-650 575 PMO 500-650 575 450-600 500
Capital Markets 650-800 750 550-650 650 PMO Analyst 400-550 500 350-500 400
Risk 650-800 725 600-700 675
Regulatory 650-800 700 550-675 625 Senior Mid
Infrastructure 600-750 650 500-650 550 AGILE Range Typical Range Typical
Data 550-650 625 500-625 550 Agile Delivery Manager 700-850 800 675-750 700
Vendor Systems 650-850 750 600-750 675 Agile Coach 750-1,000 900 750-950 800
Scrum Master 700-850 750 600-700 650
Senior Mid
PROJECT MANAGERS Range Typical Range Typical Senior Mid
Front Office 800-950 850 700-850 750 PRODUCT Range Typical Range Typical
Middle Office 750-875 800 675-750 700 Product Owner 550-700 600 550-700 600
Back Office 675-850 750 650-750 675 Product Manager 650-800 700 650-800 700
Capital Markets 800-950 875 700-850 800
Risk 800-900 850 700-800 750
Regulatory 700-800 800 675-775 725
Infrastructure 750-850 775 600-750 675
Data 675-800 725 600-750 650
Vendor Systems 750-900 850 700-850 750
Note:
DAY RATES
FINTECH
PROJECTS & CHANGE
Investment Management
Senior Mid Senior Mid

BUSINESS ANALYSTS Range Typical Range Typical PMO Range Typical Range Typical
Front Office/OMS Systems 750-850 800 700-850 750 PMO Manager 750-900 850 700-800 750
Middle Office/Operations 600-750 675 550-650 600 PMO Lead 700-800 750 600-750 650
Back Office 600-700 650 550-750 600 PMO 600-700 650 550-650 600
Risk 750-900 800 650-750 700 PMO Analyst 500-600 550 400-550 500
Regulatory 650-800 725 600-750 675
Business Process Change 700-850 775 650-750 700 Senior Mid
Infrastructure 600-700 650 500-650 575 AGILE Range Typical Range Typical
Data 650-775 700 550-650 600 Agile Delivery Manager 700-850 800 650-750 700
CRM/Digital 700-825 750 600-700 650 Agile Coach 800-950 850 700-850 750
Distribution 700-850 775 700-850 775 Scrum Master 700-850 750 600-750 650
Private Markets/Alternative Investments 750-850 800 750-850 800
Senior Mid
Senior Mid PRODUCT Range Typical Range Typical
PROJECT MANAGERS Range Typical Range Typical Product Owner 600-750 675 550-700 600
Front Office/OMS Systems 800-950 850 700-800 750 Product Manager 750-900 800 650-800 700
Middle Office/Operations 700-800 750 600-700 650
Back Office 675-800 725 600-700 650
Risk 800-950 900 600-700 650
Regulatory 700-850 800 650-775 725
Business Process Change 800-900 850 700-800 750
Infrastructure 700-800 750 600-700 650
Data 700-850 750 600-700 650
CRM/Digital 800-900 850 700-800 750
Distribution 800-950 850 800-950 850
Private Markets/Alternative Investments 800-950 900 800-950 900
Note:
DAY RATES
FINTECH
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Financial Markets & Banking Investment Management
DEVELOPMENT Range Typical DEVELOPMENT Range Typical

Development Manager 800-1,100 1,000 Head of Development 1,200-1,400 1,300
Front Office Java Developer 750-850 850 Development Manager 800-1,100 1,000
Front Office Python Developer 850-950 900 Front Office Java Developer 800-950 900
Front Office C# Developer 750-850 800 Front Office Python Developer 850-950 900
Front Office JavaScript Developer 750-850 800 Front Office C# Developer 750-850 800
Quantitative Developer (C++/Python/C#) 900-1,000 950 Front Office JavaScript Developer 750-850 800
Java Developer 700-800 750 Quantitative Developer (C++/Python/C#) 900-1,000 950
Scala Developer 800-900 850 Java Developer 700-800 750
Kotlin Developer 800-900 850 Scala Developer 800-900 850
JavaScript Developer 650-750 700 Kotlin Developer 800-900 850
Python Developer 750-850 800 JavaScript Developer 650-750 700
C# Developer 750-850 775 Python Developer 750-850 800
C++ Developer 750-850 800 C# Developer 750-850 775
PHP/Ruby/Perl Developer 750-850 800 C++ Developer 750-850 800
Mobile Developer 750-850 800 PHP/Ruby/Perl Developer 750-850 800
Database Developer/BI Developer 700-850 775 Mobile Developer 750-850 800
SharePoint Developer 700-850 775 Database Developer/BI Developer 700-850 775
SharePoint Developer 700-850 775
Note:
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More focus on using contractors to ensure flexibility of staffing costs

Which specialist skills do clients most need?

Cyber security 47% 57% Chatbots and Large Language Models

38% 42% Flexibility and adaptability 56%

33% 34% 51%

42% Machine Learning

6% 15% None of the above

12% 18%   Testing

Increased (up to 2.5%)

36% 39%   Architecture

Location Fully remotely

10% 13% 21% 37%

2% 14% 12% 26%

Utilise contractor expertise to upskill your workforce:

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