What skills are most in demand for AI Specialist roles?

The top skills required for AI Specialist positions include various technical skills.

AI Specialist Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£43,015 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£19,000 £43,015 £85,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a AI Specialist in United Kingdom is £43,015 per year as of July 2026, based on 155 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £19,000, while senior specialists can earn up to £85,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £460 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing AI Specialist.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing AI Specialist over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for AI Specialist in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	30	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing AI Specialist	155	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	110	0	0
Entry Level	£19,000
Junior	£45,000
Median Salary	£43,015
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£68,236
Expert / Top Earners	£85,000

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
SQL	14%	Learn This
JavaScript	11%	Learn This
Machine Learning	14%	Learn This
technical documentation	11%	Learn This
AWS	8%	Learn This
Microsoft Azure	8%	Learn This
Artificial Intelligence	9%	Learn This
Python	8%	Learn This