UK Salary Guide
The median data salary in Birmingham is £50,000, based on 35 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Birmingham jobs.
Last updated 30 October 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level in Birmingham.
| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 4 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 27 | £55,000 | £50,000 |
| Senior | 4 | — | £79,250 |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
How many in data roles fall into each salary band.
| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 16 |
| £50k - £70k | 13 |
| £70k - £90k | 5 |
| £90k - £120k | 1 |
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison in Birmingham, 2025 vs 2026.
| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 11 | £42,500 | £38,750 |
| Hybrid | 14 | — | £60,000 |
| Remote | 10 | £56,250 | £50,000 |
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.
Generally yes, especially at the senior end where ML-heavy roles and research scientists command the highest salaries.