UK Salary Guide

Data salary · DAX

The median data salary with DAX is £55,000, based on 21 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live DAX jobs.

Last updated 14 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings

Median
£55,000
per year
25th - 75th percentile
£47,500 - £55,000
middle 50% of roles
2025 vs 2026
▼ -22.8%
median change
Sample size
21
jobs analysed

2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level

Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · DAX.

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Median salary by experience level, 2025 vs 2026
Experience Sample 2025 2026
Junior 0
Mid 18 £47,500 £55,000
Senior 2 £55,525
Expert 1 £95,000

Salary range distribution

How many · d data roles fall into each salary band.

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Number of jobs per salary band
Salary band Job listings
£30k - £50k 7
£50k - £70k 12
£70k - £90k 1
£90k - £120k 1

Data salary by work mode

On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · DAX, 2025 vs 2026.

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Median salary by work mode, 2025 vs 2026
Work mode Sample 2025 2026
On-site 15 £71,250 £55,000
Hybrid 6 £51,775
Remote 0

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.

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