UK Salary Guide

Data salary · Aurora

The median data salary with Aurora is £72,500, based on 8 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Aurora jobs.

Last updated 14 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings

Median
£72,500
per year
25th - 75th percentile
£72,500 - £72,500
middle 50% of roles
2025 vs 2026
▼ -37.0%
median change
Sample size
8
jobs analysed

2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level

Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · Aurora.

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Median salary by experience level, 2025 vs 2026
Experience Sample 2025 2026
Junior 0
Mid 8 £115,000 £72,500
Senior 0
Expert 0

Salary range distribution

How many · a data roles fall into each salary band.

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Number of jobs per salary band
Salary band Job listings
£70k - £90k 7
£90k - £120k 1

Data salary by work mode

On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Aurora, 2025 vs 2026.

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Median salary by work mode, 2025 vs 2026
Work mode Sample 2025 2026
On-site 0
Hybrid 6 £72,500
Remote 2 £115,000 £70,000

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.

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