UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Azure SQL
The median data salary with Azure SQL is £55,000, based on 26 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Azure SQL jobs.
Last updated 15 September 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 · Azure SQL.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 20 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| Senior | 2 | — | £62,500 |
| Expert | 4 | £87,500 | £60,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · a data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 2 |
| £50k - £70k | 20 |
| £70k - £90k | 3 |
| £90k - £120k | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Azure SQL, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 10 | £48,750 | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 10 | — | £55,000 |
| Remote | 6 | £56,500 | £60,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Azure SQL
Data Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£50,000 - £60,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£50,000 - £60,000 p/y
Infrastructure Engineer (Windows & SQL)
TXP Technology x People · Warwickshire
£55,000 - £60,000 p/y
SQL Engineer
Picture More · South East London
£65,000 - £65,000 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.