UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Llms
The median data salary with Llms is £85,000, based on 21 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Llms 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 · Llms.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1 | — | £62,500 |
| Mid | 17 | £55,000 | £81,250 |
| Senior | 2 | — | £105,000 |
| Expert | 1 | — | £135,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · l data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 1 |
| £50k - £70k | 7 |
| £70k - £90k | 3 |
| £90k - £120k | 3 |
| £120k - £150k | 7 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Llms, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 3 | — | £85,000 |
| Hybrid | 10 | £55,000 | £105,000 |
| Remote | 8 | — | £100,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Llms
Performance Engineer (Junior) | AI Infrastructure | Cambridge (Hybrid) |
Pure Resourcing Solutions · Cambridge
£55,000 - £70,000 p/y
Senior Performance Engineer | AI Infrastructure | Cambridge (Hybrid) |
Pure Resourcing Solutions · Cambridge
£90,000 - £120,000 p/y
Python Engineer
Ncounter · London
£90,000 - £100,000 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.