The table below shows current UK AI contractor rates based on IT Jobs Watch data. You can also use our IT contractor rate checker to compare rates for specific AI, machine learning and data-related skills.
Artificial intelligence remains one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT contracting market. Rates are often influenced by factors such as commercial AI experience, cloud platform expertise, industry sector, security clearance requirements and demand for specialist skills such as machine learning, MLOps and generative AI.
For a broader view of the highest-paying roles across the IT contracting market, see our guide to the highest-paying IT contractor skills. You can also learn more about the main factors affecting IT contractor rates.