UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Ai
The median data salary with Ai is £60,000, based on 77 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Ai jobs.
Last updated 30 October 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · Ai.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 59 | £58,750 | £55,480 |
| Senior | 7 | £59,000 | £44,241 |
| Expert | 8 | £95,000 | £75,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · a data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 8 |
| £30k - £50k | 22 |
| £50k - £70k | 16 |
| £70k - £90k | 10 |
| £90k - £120k | 8 |
| £120k - £150k | 9 |
| £150k+ | 4 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Ai, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 32 | £67,500 | £44,241 |
| Hybrid | 35 | £59,000 | £75,000 |
| Remote | 10 | £56,250 | £65,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Ai
Data Engineer – Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks
Adria Solutions · Southampton
£40,000 - £45,000 p/y
AI Product Analyst
The Portfolio Group · London
£85,000 - £85,000 p/y
Data Scientist
VIA MATCH LIMITED · Milton Keynes
£45,000 - £53,000 p/y
Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services
BIMM University · Brighton
£49,920 - £63,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Forward Role · Cheltenham
£50,000 - £85,000 p/y
Lead Data Analyst
Marshall Wolfe · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data and AI Trainer (SC Cleared)
Forward Role · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Analyst (Reporting, Ecommerce & AI)
Mexa Solutions Ltd · Alton
£27,000 - £33,000 p/y
Frequently asked questions
What is the average data engineer salary in the UK?
Data engineers earn a noticeable premium over software engineers of the same seniority, with the median sitting around £70k - £90k and senior staff engineers frequently breaking £120k.
Do data scientists earn more than data engineers?
Generally yes, especially at the senior end where ML-heavy roles and research scientists command the highest salaries.