UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Automation
The median data salary with Automation is £42,000, based on 9 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Automation 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 · Automation.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 9 | — | £42,000 |
| Senior | 0 | — | — |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
Salary range distribution
How many · a data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 2 |
| £30k - £50k | 4 |
| £50k - £70k | 3 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Automation, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 5 | — | £56,460 |
| Hybrid | 2 | — | £41,250 |
| Remote | 2 | — | £23,999 |
Recent Data jobs · Automation
Digital Product and AI Engineer
BIMM University · Brighton
£39,000 - £45,000 p/y
Data Analyst (Reporting, Ecommerce & AI)
Mexa Solutions Ltd · Alton
£27,000 - £33,000 p/y
Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services
BIMM University · Manchester
£49,920 - £63,000 p/y
Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services
BIMM University · London
£49,920 - £63,000 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.