UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Azure
The median data salary with Azure is £60,000, based on 140 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Azure 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 · Azure.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 4 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 107 | £60,000 | £58,000 |
| Senior | 16 | £77,500 | £68,750 |
| Expert | 13 | £67,750 | £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 | 33 |
| £50k - £70k | 60 |
| £70k - £90k | 32 |
| £90k - £120k | 9 |
| £120k - £150k | 1 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Azure, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 47 | £64,000 | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 61 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Remote | 32 | £56,500 | £57,500 |
Recent Data jobs · Azure
Data Scientist
Sopra Steria · Newport
£30,000 - £35,000 p/y
Data Scientist
VIA MATCH LIMITED · Milton Keynes
£45,000 - £53,000 p/y
Blue Yonder Technical Lead
Unipart · Nuneaton
£80,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Analyst
Comtecs Ltd · London
£80,000 - £85,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Forward Role · Cheltenham
£50,000 - £85,000 p/y
Data and AI Trainer (SC Cleared)
Forward Role · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Senior SQL Server Developer
Sanderson · Milton Keynes
£60,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · London
£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.