The IT industry stands out as the leader in remote work opportunities and salary potential, a recent study by Currys reveals.
- Nearly one-third of roles in the IT sector are remote, showcasing its flexibility in work arrangements.
- Post-pandemic, there’s been a noticeable increase in the demand for flexible job options among UK’s desk workers.
- The IT sector not only offers the highest percentage of remote work but also tops the salary charts with an average of £60,148.
- Location plays a significant role in determining remote work salaries, with Hampshire leading in the UK.
The IT industry emerges as a front-runner in promoting remote work flexibility, with nearly 29% of jobs in this sector allowing for remote arrangements. This flexibility caters to the growing preference among nearly half of UK desk workers seeking adaptable work environments post-pandemic. The study indicates that about 43% of British job seekers are unwilling to consider positions that fail to list flexibility as a feature.
A comprehensive analysis of remote job listings underscores the IT sector’s competitive edge, not just in job numbers but also in financial compensation. IT roles offer an average salary of £60,148 for remote work, outstripping other industries such as financial services and sales, which offer lower remote work salary averages at £55,750 and £47,811, respectively.
Remote work has also redefined the salary landscape across different UK regions. Hampshire, for instance, boasts the highest average remote annual salary at £80,750, even overshadowing regions traditionally known for high living costs like London, which offers £58,760. This disparity suggests that companies might adjust salaries based on cost of living differences, emphasizing the flexibility of remote work even further.
The transition to remote work settings is propelled by the twin advantages of location independence and improved work-life balance. However, the study unravels variations in remote work salaries across different sectors as well as geographic regions, pointing towards a nuanced balance between company location, living costs, and salary offerings.
The IT industry continues to lead in offering remote work flexibility and competitive salaries, setting benchmarks for other sectors to follow.
