UK Salary Guide
Data salary · AWS
The median data salary with AWS is £55,000, based on 187 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live AWS 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 · AWS.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 57 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 93 | £62,500 | £58,500 |
| Senior | 24 | — | £70,000 |
| Expert | 13 | £78,750 | £77,500 |
Salary range distribution
How many · a data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 4 |
| £30k - £50k | 71 |
| £50k - £70k | 59 |
| £70k - £90k | 41 |
| £90k - £120k | 8 |
| £120k - £150k | 2 |
| £150k+ | 2 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · AWS, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 106 | £64,000 | £37,500 |
| Hybrid | 55 | £62,500 | £62,500 |
| Remote | 26 | £62,500 | £60,000 |
Recent Data jobs · AWS
Senior Python Developer - Cloud Automation
Spectrum It Recruitment · Southampton
£90,000 - £100,000 p/y
Blue Yonder Technical Lead
Unipart · Nuneaton
£80,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Forward Role · Cheltenham
£50,000 - £85,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · London
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Data and AI Trainer (SC Cleared)
Forward Role · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Senior Data Engineer (AWS) - Manchester
Noir · Manchester
£60,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · London
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Manchester
£42,000 - £75,000 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.