UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Large Language Models
The median data salary with Large Language Models is £37,500, based on 55 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Large Language Models 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 · Large Language Models.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 39 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 16 | — | £48,000 |
| Senior | 0 | — | — |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
Salary range distribution
How many · l data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 48 |
| £50k - £70k | 4 |
| £70k - £90k | 3 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Large Language Models, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 43 | — | £37,500 |
| Hybrid | 12 | — | £48,000 |
| Remote | 0 | — | — |
Recent Data jobs · Large Language Models
AI Product Engineer
FDM Group · Edinburgh
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Technical AI Consultant, Claude, Cloud Technologies, Consulting Background, Big 4, London
Carrington Recruitment Solutions Ltd · London
£65,000 - £80,000 p/y
AI Advisory Manager, Technical AI Consultant, Claude, Consulting Background, Big 4
Carrington Recruitment Solutions Ltd · London
£65,000 - £80,000 p/y
Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services
BIMM University · Brighton
£49,920 - £63,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · London
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services
BIMM University · Manchester
£49,920 - £63,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · Romford
£30,000 - £45,000 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.