Remote Tech Salary Explorer — UK & Europe 2026

Explore remote tech salaries across roles and locations in the UK & Europe. Data from 133+ job listings with published salary ranges.

Understanding salary expectations is essential for both job seekers and employers in the remote tech market. This page aggregates salary data from 133 active job listings on Remote1stJobs that include published salary information. All figures are in GBP (£) and represent annual compensation. Data is updated in real-time as new listings are added and older ones expire.

Whether you’re a remote software engineer wondering what to ask for, a product manager benchmarking your compensation, or an employer setting competitive salary bands, this data gives you a clear picture of the current market for remote tech roles across the UK and Europe.

Average Salary by Category

The table below shows average salary ranges grouped by job category. Categories with more listings provide more statistically reliable averages.

CategoryRolesAvg MinAvg Max
Solutions / Technical Support1£145k£175k
Customer Support1£144k£158k
Content / Writing1£70k£145k
Finance / Admin2£110k£129k
Engineering63£42k£104k
AI / Machine Learning20£53k£103k
Product1£69k£103k
Growth / Marketing8£61k£94k
Sales / Business Development15£44k£71k
Project / Program3£38k£58k
Customer Success5£31k£53k
Design8£35k£42k
Education / Training4£28k£37k
HR / People1£28k£30k

Average Salary by Location

Remote salaries can vary significantly by location due to cost of living adjustments, local market conditions, and company compensation policies. The table below breaks down salary averages by the primary location mentioned in each job listing.

LocationRolesAvg MinAvg Max
South Deerfield1£130k£250k
North Carolina1£81k£176k
Distributed1£145k£175k
California2£104k£168k
Delaware1£70k£145k
Australia1£126k£130k
Eindhoven2£61k£128k
Aachen1£94k£128k
Texas1£68k£127k
Florida1£87k£123k
EMEA1£80k£120k
The Hague3£30k£120k
Düsseldorf2£30k£120k
Ireland7£30k£120k
Galway3£30k£120k
Denmark1£80k£116k
France2£41k£110k
Malaga1£30k£110k
Bilbao1£30k£110k
Seville1£30k£110k
Germany13£37k£105k
EU1£69k£103k
Lille2£30k£100k
Bordeaux1£30k£100k
Toulouse1£30k£100k
Rossendale1£60k£100k
Blackburn1£60k£100k
Midlands1£75k£100k
Netherlands5£26k£99k
England1£64k£96k
Poland18£70k£95k
Belgium2£48k£93k
UK20£54k£78k
Europe2£35k£78k
Spain10£27k£72k
Coimbra2£30k£65k
Braga1£30k£65k
Northampton2£38k£41k
Portugal9£22k£37k
Granada1£22k£28k
Italy1£14k£21k
Gütersloh1£10k£20k
Poznań1£11k£18k
Kyiv2£800£1k

Top 30 Highest-Paying Remote Roles

These are the highest-paying individual remote positions currently listed on Remote1stJobs, sorted by maximum salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for remote tech jobs in the UK?

Remote tech salaries in the UK vary significantly by role and seniority. Based on our current data, software engineers typically earn £50k–£120k, while specialised AI/ML roles can command £80k–£150k or more.

Do remote tech jobs in Europe pay in GBP or EUR?

It depends on the company. UK-based companies generally pay in GBP, while continental European companies often pay in EUR. Our salary data is normalised to GBP for easier comparison across regions.

How is salary data calculated?

Salary ranges shown here are calculated from active job listings that include published salary information. We compute the average minimum and maximum for each category and location grouping. Only listings with salary data are included — roles without published salaries are excluded from these calculations.

About This Data

All salary data comes directly from job listings on Remote1stJobs. We source positions from company career pages and verified job boards. Only roles explicitly offering remote work to candidates in the UK and/or Europe are included. Salary data is refreshed continuously as new jobs are posted and older listings expire.

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