UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Linux
The median data salary with Linux is £60,000, based on 36 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Linux 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 · Linux.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 27 | £60,000 | £50,000 |
| Senior | 7 | £70,000 | £75,000 |
| Expert | 2 | — | £75,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · l data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 2 |
| £50k - £70k | 20 |
| £70k - £90k | 10 |
| £90k - £120k | 2 |
| £150k+ | 2 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Linux, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 9 | £55,000 | £67,500 |
| Hybrid | 16 | £65,000 | £75,000 |
| Remote | 11 | £60,000 | £50,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Linux
Software Developer (.Net / Python)
Gleeson Recruitment Group · Birmingham
£50,000 - £60,000 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
Python Test Automation Engineer
INTEC SELECT LIMITED · Ipswich
£55,000 - £65,000 p/y
Full Stack Developer (PHP/Python)
MedPal AI Plc · Aldbury
£65,000 - £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.