UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Elt
The median data salary with Elt is £58,500, based on 23 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Elt 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 · Elt.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 15 | £45,000 | £58,500 |
| Senior | 4 | £100,000 | £62,500 |
| 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 | 6 |
| £50k - £70k | 9 |
| £70k - £90k | 6 |
| £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 | 7 | £95,000 | £65,000 |
| Hybrid | 11 | — | £58,500 |
| Remote | 5 | £72,500 | £45,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Elt
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
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Manchester
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Bristol
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Swansea
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Analytics Engineer - DOMO, SQL
Akkodis · Stevenage
£55,000 - £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.