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Data salary · DAX
The median data salary with DAX is £55,000, based on 25 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live DAX 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 · DAX.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 22 | £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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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 9 |
| £50k - £70k | 13 |
| £70k - £90k | 2 |
| £90k - £120k | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · DAX, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 16 | £71,250 | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 9 | — | £55,000 |
| Remote | 0 | — | — |
Recent Data jobs · DAX
BI Engineer - Data Modelling (12 month FTC)
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£55,000 - £60,000 p/y
Data Scientist
VIA MATCH LIMITED · Milton Keynes
£45,000 - £53,000 p/y
Data Analyst
Comtecs Ltd · London
£80,000 - £85,000 p/y
Data analyst
Kingdom People · Newton-le-Willows
£35,000 - £40,000 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.