UK Salary Guide
Backend salary · Machine Learning
The median backend salary with Machine Learning is £65,000, based on 26 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Machine Learning jobs.
Last updated 30 October 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · Machine Learning.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 2 | — | £40,000 |
| Mid | 15 | £75,000 | £60,000 |
| Senior | 7 | £75,000 | £67,500 |
| Expert | 2 | £80,000 | — |
Salary range distribution
How many · m backend roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 1 |
| £30k - £50k | 3 |
| £50k - £70k | 10 |
| £70k - £90k | 9 |
| £90k - £120k | 2 |
| £120k - £150k | 1 |
Backend salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Machine Learning, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 11 | £70,000 | £58,250 |
| Hybrid | 6 | £75,000 | £70,000 |
| Remote | 9 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
Recent Backend jobs · Machine Learning
Backend Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited · Oxford
£45,000 - £75,000 p/y
Software Engineer
Oliver James · Salford
£60,000 - £60,000 p/y
Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited · Oxford
£45,000 - £75,000 p/y
Backend Engineer - FinTech AI Platform
Carousel Consultancy Ltd · London
£70,000 - £100,000 p/y
Senior AI Consultant - Agentic AI & Generative AI
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd · London
£60,000 - £80,000 p/y
Frequently asked questions
What is the average backend developer salary in the UK?
The median backend developer salary in the UK sits in the £65k - £85k band depending on experience level. Senior and lead backend roles regularly command £100k+.
Do backend developer salaries vary by city?
Yes — London roles typically pay 15-20% more than the national median. Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh cluster slightly above the median, while many remote-first roles pay the national median regardless of where you live.
Which tech stack pays the most for backend roles?
Go, Rust and Elixir roles tend to sit at the top of the salary band, with Java and Python roles clustered around the median. Senior platform engineers with Kubernetes experience command a noticeable premium.