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Defence Curriculum Technical Expert - Advanced Manufacturing
Posted 3 days ago by RNN Group
Defence Curriculum Technical Expert - Advanced ManufacturingLocation: Dearne Valley Campus, RotherhamSalary: Up to £43,6...
- Rate £43,672 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Rotherham
Principal Safety Engineer - Defence - Artillery
Posted 4 days ago by Infinity Systems Engineering LTD
About the RoleInfinity Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Safety Engineer to support a major MOD pr...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol (BS34)
Construction Commercial Manager – Defence
Posted 5 days ago by NonStop Consulting
Gain high value experience and impact the lives of millions!If this sounds appealing to you then you are in luck as we a...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Andover, Hampshire (Remote)
Defence Project Manager – building refurbishment
Posted 6 days ago by NonStop Consulting
Gain high value experience and impact the lives of millions!If this sounds appealing to you then you are in luck as we a...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Reading, Berkshire (Remote)
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Lead Java Architect- Prefer defense or aerospace experience (100% Remote)
Posted 1 week ago by AKAASA Technologies
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a hands-on technical lead and software architect to help a global aerospace leader mod...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
AJAX In-Service Engineering Manager – Defence - Contract
Posted 2 weeks ago by Infinity Systems Engineering LTD
AJAX In-Service Engineering Manager – DefenceLocation: Bristol (MOD Abbey Wood) & Merthyr Tydfil, WalesContract: Con...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol (BS34)
Defence Contract Rates in Reading: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£43,672/day
in line with national baselines
Interquartile Range
£800/day – £43,672/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
13% Outside IR35
7% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Procurement of independent Defence specialists within the wider Reading district remains closely linked to strategic regional development programmes, enabling local project teams to achieve critical release milestones. Remuneration benchmarks across active Reading engagements reflect an established median day rate of £43,672/day, delivering a 0.0% differential against broader national averages. Interquartile rate analytics define a localised range from £800/day to £43,672/day. 13% of active postings are structured outside IR35 legislation. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £43,672/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £800/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £43,672/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 13% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 7% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 80% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | Other (33%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 7 roles | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | a South East rate uplift | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Reading does not create a special IR35 code for Defence work. The client SDS should name the Reading workplace and delivery model. An inside finding on a Reading Defence brief typically deducts tax at source, while outside IR35 Defence work in Reading is billed by a PSC. Local pay sits on a South East rate uplift, so a higher Reading headline rate can still be inside. Commuting into Reading does not, by itself, prove substitution or lack of control. Read the Defence Reading contract for workplace, hours, and equipment clauses.
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