UK Salary Guide
Data salary in London
The median data salary in London is £65,000, based on 206 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live London 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 in London.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 27 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 139 | £67,500 | £65,000 |
| Senior | 24 | £59,000 | £75,000 |
| Expert | 16 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many in data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 8 |
| £30k - £50k | 52 |
| £50k - £70k | 54 |
| £70k - £90k | 53 |
| £90k - £120k | 23 |
| £120k - £150k | 10 |
| £150k+ | 6 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison in London, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 92 | £67,500 | £54,482 |
| Hybrid | 84 | £59,000 | £69,350 |
| Remote | 30 | £67,500 | £70,000 |
Recent Data jobs in London
Senior Analytics Engineer, SQL, Python, Snowflake
Corriculo Ltd · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
BI Engineer - Data Modelling (12 month FTC)
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£55,000 - £60,000 p/y
HR Officer
City Rooms · London
£30,000 - £42,000 p/y
Data, Systems and Exams Manager - West London
Academics · London
£44,000 - £48,000 p/y
SQL Applications Engineer
Picture More · London
£75,000 - £90,000 p/y
Business Analyst (Finance Data Transformation)
FDM Group · London
£70,000 - £85,000 p/y
AI Product Analyst
The Portfolio Group · London
£85,000 - £85,000 p/y
Oracle PL/SQL Developer
The Hyde Group · London
£57,000 - £70,000 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.