AI Skills Continue to Command Higher Salaries in 2025

In a world where salaries have slowed in the tech industry, AI is the exception. Our latest UK Salary Guide shows that AI roles are seeing significant salary increases, while the rest of the tech industry is static. This 20-page report takes an in-depth look at salary trends across the tech sector, from new AI jobs to C-Suite roles.

The AI Premium

The broader tech industry has seen salaries plateau through 2024, however AI is the exception. This applies to product development, research and engineering.

As Matthew Jones, UK Sales Director at Xcede, notes in the report, the demand for AI talent shows no signs of slowing down. This suggests that companies are moving beyond the experimental phase of AI adoption and are now focused on integrating these technologies into their core business operations.

2025 Salary Guide Insights

Our new salary guide has valuable market information across our six specialist sectors. Here is an overview of what’s inside:

- Sector specific insights into new roles and skills
- Salaries for permanent and contract positions
- The impact of remote work on compensation
- Expert commentary on industry trends and future projections

This is a must have resource for employers to stay competitive and professionals to plan their next move.

Why This Matters to Tech Professionals

If you’re in the tech industry or considering a career in tech, these salary trends show that AI skills are more valuable than ever. Developing your skills in AI implementation and deployment will have a big impact on your earning potential. Xcede’s guide will show you where you sit in the market and what opportunities are out there. 

The Bigger Picture

This salary trend shows a bigger picture in the tech world. Companies want more than just AI theory. They need professionals who can connect AI to real business use cases. This move towards deployment and productisation shows companies are growing their AI plans. They’re moving from experiments to production ready solutions. As we continue into 2025 these salary trends suggest AI expertise will continue to be in demand in the market. 

Get the Full Picture

To see salary trends in the tech sector and AI roles download Xcede’s 2025 UK Salary Guide at www.xcede.com/blog/xcede-uk-2025-salary-guide. This guide will help with your career choices or hiring plans for 2025 and beyond.