UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Excel
The median data salary with Excel is £35,690, based on 83 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Excel 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 · Excel.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3 | — | £27,500 |
| Mid | 76 | £30,400 | £33,500 |
| 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 | 26 |
| £50k - £70k | 23 |
| £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 | 48 | £20,800 | £30,000 |
| Hybrid | 18 | £65,000 | £48,750 |
| Remote | 17 | — | £42,558 |
Recent Data jobs · Excel
Marketing analytics manager
Vermillion Analytics · Abingdon
£45,000 - £55,000 p/y
Data Solutions Analyst
Ad Warrior · Greater Manchester
£40,116 - £40,116 p/y
BI/SQL Developer
Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Limited · London
£65,000 - £72,400 p/y
Data Analyst (Reporting, Ecommerce & AI)
Mexa Solutions Ltd · Alton
£27,000 - £33,000 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.