UK Salary Guide
Data salary · GCP
The median data salary with GCP is £68,750, based on 50 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live GCP jobs.
Last updated 14 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 · GCP.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 34 | £60,000 | £70,000 |
| Senior | 9 | £100,000 | £52,120 |
| Expert | 7 | £95,000 | £90,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · g data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 2 |
| £30k - £50k | 6 |
| £50k - £70k | 17 |
| £70k - £90k | 12 |
| £90k - £120k | 9 |
| £120k - £150k | 3 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · GCP, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 20 | £65,750 | £62,500 |
| Hybrid | 21 | £35,000 | £72,500 |
| Remote | 9 | £78,250 | £60,000 |
Recent Data jobs · GCP
Machine Learning Engineer - Conversational AI & MLOps
Robert Walters · London
£70,000 - £90,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£70,000 - £85,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£70,000 - £85,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Nextech · London
£150,000 - £165,000 p/y
Data, AI and Analytics Consultant, Big 4, Consulting, Central London
Carrington Recruitment Solutions Ltd · London
£100,000 - £150,000 p/y
Data Scientist
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · St. Helens
£40,000 - £50,000 p/y
Full Stack Developer (PHP/Python)
MedPal AI Plc · Aldbury
£65,000 - £75,000 p/y
SQL Server DBA / Data Engineer
Noir · London
£60,000 - £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.