UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Jax
The median data salary with Jax is £50,000, based on 7 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Jax 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 · Jax.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 7 | £64,000 | £50,000 |
| Senior | 0 | — | — |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
Salary range distribution
How many · j data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £50k - £70k | 7 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Jax, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 1 | £64,000 | — |
| Hybrid | 0 | — | — |
| Remote | 6 | — | £50,000 |
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.