The Scottish technological sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, with cutting-edge companies working across the likes of cyber security, data, fintech, games, business services, software and space.
It means that there are plenty of jobs on offer - and the good news is that they are among the best paid.
A new study conducted by tech experts PCInternational has used the UK’s National Careers Service to determine which jobs in the tech sector offer the highest financial reward.
Jonathan Perumal, CTO fficer of PCInternational, said: “The tech industry is booming currently and has been for the past few years. The average UK salary, according to the Office of National Statistics, is currently around £37,430 for full-time workers, but with many of these tech jobs, employees can easily exceed this amount.
“Over the past decade, the government has made significant efforts to encourage more women to pursue careers in tech and STEM fields, which have historically been male-dominated. By early 2024, these initiatives appeared to be making an impact, with the percentage of women in the tech sector rising to 26 per cent, up from 19 per cent in 2019. Programs like the Home Office's Digital Data & Technology Women in Tech initiative have played a key role in driving this progress, aiming to attract more women into the industry.
"The high salaries in tech reflect both the demand for skilled professionals and the rapid pace of technological innovation driving the economy. For those considering a career in tech, now is an excellent time to gain the necessary skills and apply yourself to the sector."
Here are the best paid jobs in the tech sector and the average salary they pay.

5. IT security specialist
An IT security specialist is the fifth highest-paying tech role in the UK, earning £52,800 on average. Other than London, Reading pays the second highest for the role (£62,089), followed by Manchester (£58,398) and Cheltenham (£57,419). | Canva/Getty Images

6. Data scientist
In sixth place is a data scientist, who earns an average of £51,700. Data scientists will work with data produced by data engineers, but their focus is on analysing the data and projecting what it could mean. For this role, London is the highest payer (£61,503), followed by Birmingham (£48,308), and Manchester (£48,250). | Canva/Getty Images

7. IT project manager
Ranking in seventh place is IT project manager at £48,600. The role is the first on the list to be best paid outside of London, as Indeed reports Nottingham is the highest-paying location for the job at £53,696, followed by London (£52,327), and Milton Keynes (£52,025). | Canva/Getty Images

8. Front-end developer
In eighth place are front-end developers, who earn an average of £47,100 in the UK. | Canva/Getty Images