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Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Chief Information Officer (CIO) 103250 138750 173250 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 96000 124750 158250 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 95500 134500 150750 Chief Architect 116000 125750 145000 IT Director 82500 95000 109000 Head of IT 71500 81000 89000 IT Manager 48250 54500 65750
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The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th Percentile
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications

Functional areas in which businesses are most likely to hire in IT and technology

Data and analytics / Automation / Machine learning IT service / Support / Operations IT security IT networking

Top technical skills in IT and technology

Data and analytics / Automation / Machine learning Cloud Software and applications development Project and programme management Artificial Intelligence / Machine learning Data and analytics Cloud Immersive technology

Top soft skills in IT and technology

Critical thinking Problem solving Leadership Emotional intelligence Critical thinking Emotional intelligence Problem solving Adaptability

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Top certifications and degrees in IT and technology

Learn which certifications are most sought after by hiring managers Cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP / Salesforce) CISSP / CISM Prince2 / Scrum ISO27001

Top industries for IT and technology specialists

Learn which industries increased their search for IT and technology specialists Financial services and private equity E-commerce and retail Manufacturing Energy

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the UK and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary ranges. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on an online survey developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. During June and July 2024 Robert Half commissioned research amongst 1,500 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 500 hiring managers and 1,000 workers in finance and accounting, IT and technology, administrative and office support, marketing and creative, and the financial services industry. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly listed and public sector organisations across the UK. Disclaimer The Salary Guide is solely for noncommercial use, and the copyright is the exclusive property of Robert Half. This guide cannot be reproduced or disseminated in any part without Robert Half’s written permission. ©2024 Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer.