Tech workers in London can earn an average of £120k, salary survey finds.

The 2025 UK technology salary survey findings highlight that London remains a global tech hub, attracting significant investment and top talent from across the globe.

London’s booming tech sector has grown by 5.1%, attracting £14 billion in investment in 2024, with an average tech salary of £77.5k across all sectors.

The study identifies fintech, cybersecurity, and AI as major growth areas in the sector. These areas are bolstered by the success of tech startup businesses alongside established companies.

The survey examines key technology sectors, including business analysis, cyber security, data, project management, and architecture. It screens salaries across three major tech-focused UK cities: London, Manchester, and Leeds.

In London’s data arena, the average salary for a head of data position is £120K, with the potential earnings of £160k. A data governance analyst can earn an average of £115k, with data architects and data engineers earning £100k and £80k, respectively. The average salary for a data analyst in the capital is £60k, with the potential of up to £80k.

London-based business analysts also have high earning expectations with the average salary for a business analyst at £77.5k. A head of transformation specialist can expect to earn an average of £92.5k, with senior and lead business analyst roles commanding £82.5k and £85k.

In other tech sectors, a cyber security manager in London can expect to earn £95k, with a cloud engineer averaging £90k. An IT programme manager’s average annual salary is £115k, and an enterprise architect’s is £100k.

Outside of London, the study found that a head of transformation role in Manchester boasts an average salary of £98,750, £6,250 (7%) higher than the same role in London. A head of data role has a £120k salary, the same as in London. A head of business analysis role in Manchester carries an average salary of £67.5k, head of cyber security is £100k, IT programme manager £67.5k and IT project manager £55k.

Across the Pennines, in Leeds, a senior business analyst's average salary is £77.5k, and a head of business analysis earns an average of £67.5k. The role of head of transformation carries a salary of £98,750, which is identical to Manchester's but £6,250 more than the same role in London. A Leeds-based head of data role earns an average of £120k, the same as in London and Manchester. A head of cyber security role offers average earnings of £100k with enterprise architects on £90k.

Commenting on the 2025 salary study findings, Sam Hameed, co-founder and managing director of SPG Resourcing, said: “The growth in the UK tech sector shows no sign of letting up. With rapid expansion across the leading tech hubs, London is at the forefront of the UK’s tech focus, driven by advancements in cyber security, data analytics and AI.

"The sector offers an evolving range of roles in emerging fields, including fintech, and green technology, with London as a global hub and other cities like Manchester and Leeds firmly established as vibrant tech centres.

“While London leads in salary and investment, Manchester and Leeds are catching up, presenting competitive career opportunities proving hugely appealing to the best talent and fostering innovation in their tech ecosystems. Continuous growth and innovation make it an exciting career choice for tech professionals.”

The UK government has made unprecedented moves in recent years to position the UK as a pioneer in data-driven innovation worldwide. It has pledged to invest £20 billion per year in research and development by 2024/25 as part of a larger goal to reach 2.4% of GDP spent on R&D by 2027.

SPG Resourcing is a technology talent advisory business with offices in both Leeds and Newcastle. It provides interim and permanent technology resources to a wide range of businesses, from insurance and financial services to health, housing, and large FTSE businesses.

*Average salary range for head of data role in London is £107,500 - £160k with a £120k average annual salary