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Senior Microsoft Azure Solution Architect – Data, AI & Integration | Contract |...
Posted 1 day ago by Anagha Techno Soft
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Azure Solution Architect – Data, AI & Integration to lead...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Sign UpAgentic AI Lead / Architect (Pharma) – Remote (NJ/NY/PA/CT/MA Preferred | Occasi...
Posted 2 days ago by OMG Technologies
Role SummaryThe Senior Agentic AI Lead/ Architect will design, build and deploy agentic capabilities in the clients env...
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Principal Solution Architect – Cloud, IoT & Agentic AI
Posted 2 days ago by Alchemy Software Solutions LLC
Key Responsibilities1. Enterprise & Solution ArchitectureDefine and own the end-to-end target architecture and techn...
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AI Architect Contractor Day Rate Benchmarks and National Landscape
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Remuneration intelligence for AI Architect professionals across the UK currently identifies a median gross compensation level of £650/day per day throughout corporate contracting programmes. Statistical rate distribution reveals a lower quartile of £591/day across foundational technical assignments, scaling steadily to £650/day for engagements mandating advanced technical leadership. Movement into upper compensation tiers requires proven implementation history across AI and Machine Learning, complemented by comprehensive production experience in cloud infrastructure. 53% of tracked roles remain outside the off-payroll working rules. 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 | £650/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £591/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £650/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 53% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 2% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 45% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | AI & Machine Learning (66%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 5 roles | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | UK-wide rate parity | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 10 determinations remain a client-side duty for medium and large private-sector hirers of AI Architect contractors across the UK. An SDS is expected before the assignment begins, and inside IR35 income is typically paid through PAYE or an umbrella. PSC contractors invoice fees gross and the contractor manages corporation tax and dividends. Location does not remove IR35: UK-wide rate parity only describes advertised rates. None of this replaces a CEST assessment or professional advice. The AI and Machine Learning cluster above is the practical place to compare SDS outcomes for this discipline.
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