UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Kafka
The median data salary with Kafka is £77,500, based on 16 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Kafka jobs.
Last updated 15 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 · Kafka.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1 | — | — |
| Mid | 5 | — | £71,250 |
| Senior | 6 | — | £65,525 |
| Expert | 4 | £87,500 | £157,500 |
Salary range distribution
How many · k data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 2 |
| £30k - £50k | 1 |
| £50k - £70k | 4 |
| £70k - £90k | 6 |
| £90k - £120k | 1 |
| £150k+ | 2 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Kafka, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 7 | — | £80,000 |
| Hybrid | 6 | — | £82,500 |
| Remote | 3 | £87,500 | £580 |
Recent Data jobs · Kafka
Machine Learning Engineer - Conversational AI & MLOps
Robert Walters · London
£70,000 - £90,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Nextech · London
£150,000 - £165,000 p/y
Senior Python Developer - up to £90,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
Involved Solutions · London
£75,000 - £90,000 p/y
Senior Python Developer - up to £90,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
Involved Solutions · Ipswich
£75,000 - £90,000 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.