UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Elt
The median data salary with Elt is £63,750, based on 16 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Elt 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 · Elt.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 9 | £45,000 | £50,000 |
| Senior | 3 | £100,000 | £55,000 |
| Expert | 4 | £95,000 | £70,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · e data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 5 |
| £50k - £70k | 4 |
| £70k - £90k | 5 |
| £90k - £120k | 2 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Elt, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 6 | £95,000 | £66,250 |
| Hybrid | 6 | — | £66,250 |
| Remote | 4 | £72,500 | £41,250 |
Recent Data jobs · Elt
Lead SQL Developer
Itss Recruitment Ltd · Leeds
£65,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Amtis professional Ltd · Birmingham
£40,000 - £45,000 p/y
Data Engineer (start up)
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£80,000 - £90,000 p/y
Lead Engineer
STORMX RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Norwich
£65,000 - £75,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£70,000 - £85,000 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.