Why hasn't tech pay risen in the UK?

[AnthonyQuinn]

This is crap. I have worked in Canada. Canadian salaries were always lower than the UK. Of late they have caught up somewhat to be sure. Of course some particular skills will always have different demand and might be more expensive there.

There are several other countries where wages are lower than the UK

[mattster]

Precisely this. Every time I've felt weak and considered permie roles I am always shocked that salaries haven't moved on in 12 years since I started contracting, also in 2008. If anything, I suspect I suspect they're lower.

12 years? Try 20. In 2001 I was in my twenties and permie in the City on £55k + £6k car allowance, whatever that was, and a bonus that was always 15-20% plus a fully employer paid 15% pension, private health, share scheme etc. I'd consider myself lucky to get something similar today if I had to go back.