AI impact on tech job salary and trend + AGM

Experts from Hays Recruitment share the latest position on tech salary and the impact of AI to jobs, pay and trends.

Speakers

Kevin Celia

Andrew Testa

Synopsis

Join Kevin Celia and Andrew Testa as they explore the latest insights from the 2025 Hays Tech Day Rates Guide, with a sharp focus on the Artificial Intelligence sector.

This session will unpack the evolving landscape of AI talent, including:

• Current market rates for key AI roles such as Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, AI Architects, and Prompt Engineers.
• Regional and skill-based variations in day rates across the UK.
• Emerging trends in AI hiring, including the impact of generative AI, ethical AI, and automation.
• What employers are looking for in AI professionals today - and how candidates can position themselves.
• Contractor vs. permanent dynamics in the AI space.
• Predictions for how AI roles and rates will evolve over the next 12–18 months

Whether you're hiring AI talent or working in the field, this session will give you the data and context you need to make informed decisions in a fast-moving market.