The average AI / ML Specialist salary in United Kingdom is centered around a median of £83K in 2026. The AI / ML Specialist salary range in United Kingdom typically runs from £76K to £91K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. London currently leads city pay at £83K.
National Median Salary
£83K
United Kingdom benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
Data quality & confidence
Confidence Score
25%
YoY Momentum
0.0%
Median salary benchmark
£83K
Annual - 2026
Typical salary range
£76K-£91K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
0.0%
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
£83K
Forecasted market posture
Annual salary benchmarks for AI / ML Specialist in United Kingdom — from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
Low
£65K
P25
£76K
Median
£83K
P75
£91K
High
£110K
Market Demand & Outlook
Demand level
Low
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
Career outlook
Stable market outlook
AI / ML Specialist pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around £83K.
Seniority bands are shown where independent benchmarks exist across experience levels for this role and market.
Mid
£83K
£76K-£91K middle band
Typical market band
Senior
£91K
£87K-£96K middle band
Typical market band
Junior
£76K
£73K-£79K middle band
Typical market band
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
City benchmark available: London (£83K).
| City | Median | P25-P75 Range | vs National | YoY Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £83K | £75K-£91K | 0% | N/A |
How does AI / ML Specialist pay compare to similar roles?
Explore United Kingdom salary intelligence
AI / ML Specialists in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £83K in 2026, with a typical range from £76K at the 25th percentile to £91K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark is based on 3 salary records and reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay.
London currently leads city pay at £83K, which is 0% below the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes London, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.
At experience level, entry roles start around £76K, senior roles sit near £91K, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
The median AI / ML Specialist salary in United Kingdom is £83K in 2026, based on 3 salary records. The typical range runs from £76K at the 25th percentile to £91K at the 75th percentile.
London is currently the highest-paying location at £83K, 0% below the national benchmark.
Senior AI / ML Specialists earn a median of £91K, while lead-level roles reach £91K. Entry-level positions start around £76K.
Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.
Skills context from current market evidence: Exact role and seniority year-on-year salary growth is 0% against the prior-year median.
