Digital tech employees are offered 36% higher wage than UK average

Report finds average advertised pay for digital roles is about 50,000, as industry's combined annual turnover hits 161bn

Employees in the UK's growing digital technology sector can expect to earn better salaries than in the rest of the economy, according to the latest government-backed analysis of the industry.

According to the Tech Nation 2016 report, the average advertised salary in digital roles is just under 50,000, 36% higher than the national average. The advertised pay for such jobs grew by 13% between 2012 and 2015.