UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Git
The median data salary with Git is £55,000, based on 81 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Git 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 · Git.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3 | — | £35,000 |
| Mid | 58 | £68,969 | £53,750 |
| Senior | 12 | — | £70,000 |
| Expert | 8 | — | £70,000 |
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 | 12 |
| £50k - £70k | 43 |
| £70k - £90k | 21 |
| £90k - £120k | 2 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Git, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 15 | — | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 42 | £68,969 | £58,500 |
| Remote | 24 | — | £52,500 |
Recent Data jobs · Git
Junior Python Developer
Proactive Appointments · Exeter
£40,000 - £50,000 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
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.