Technology & Transformation Salary & Rate Insights Guide 2026

UK Salary and Day Rate Benchmarks for Technology & Transformation Roles

Hiring across Technology & Transformation in the UK remains highly competitive, with demand continuing to exceed supply for specialist skills across AI, automation, cyber security, cloud, data, and large-scale transformation.

Employers are prioritising outcomes, flexibility, and specialist expertise over headcount growth. Demand for experienced transformation leaders and critical technical skills is supporting resilient salaries and targeted contractor day rate growth.

The Talent Locker Technology & Transformation Salary & Rate Insights Guide 2026 provides up-to-date UK salary and contractor day rate benchmarks for permanent and contract roles, including inside and outside IR35.

Download the full guide for clear insight into salaries, day rates and hiring trends shaping the Technology & Transformation market in 2026.

Who is this guide for?

This guide is designed for:

• Hiring managers planning Technology & Transformation recruitment

• Organisations reviewing salary structures or total reward packages

• Businesses benchmarking contractor day rates under IR35

• Professionals assessing market value and career opportunities

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For additional market insight or recruitment support within Technology & Transformation, please contact Richard Barker at 📧 richard@talentlocker.co.uk