UK Salary Guide
Data salary in Glasgow
The median data salary in Glasgow is £48,500, based on 7 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Glasgow 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 in Glasgow.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 2 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 5 | — | £50,000 |
| Senior | 0 | — | — |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
Salary range distribution
How many in data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 1 |
| £30k - £50k | 3 |
| £50k - £70k | 3 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison in Glasgow, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 4 | — | £43,000 |
| Hybrid | 2 | — | £35,999 |
| Remote | 1 | — | £52,500 |
Recent Data jobs in Glasgow
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.