UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Excel
The median data salary with Excel is £33,500, based on 75 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Excel 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 · Excel.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3 | — | £27,500 |
| Mid | 68 | £30,400 | £32,500 |
| Senior | 4 | £70,000 | £47,000 |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
Salary range distribution
How many · e data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 29 |
| £30k - £50k | 21 |
| £50k - £70k | 20 |
| £70k - £90k | 4 |
| £90k - £120k | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Excel, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 46 | £20,800 | £30,000 |
| Hybrid | 14 | £65,000 | £46,250 |
| Remote | 15 | — | £45,000 |
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.