UK Salary Guide
Data salary in London
The median data salary in London is £65,000, based on 136 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live London jobs.
Last updated 17 July 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 | 13 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 94 | £67,500 | £65,000 |
| Senior | 16 | £59,000 | £70,000 |
| Expert | 13 | £85,000 | £92,500 |
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 | 23 |
| £50k - £70k | 43 |
| £70k - £90k | 31 |
| £90k - £120k | 21 |
| £120k - £150k | 6 |
| £150k+ | 4 |
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 | 51 | £67,500 | £54,500 |
| Hybrid | 58 | £59,000 | £71,250 |
| Remote | 27 | £67,500 | £65,000 |
Recent Data jobs in London
AI Engineer
Tenth Revolution Group · London
£90,000 - £160,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · London
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
SQL Server DBA / Data Engineer
Noir · London
£60,000 - £85,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · London
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
AI Deployment Strategist
Emponics · London
£100,000 - £130,000 p/y
Recruitment Consultant
Cortex Search · London
£30,000 - £150,000 p/y
Data Scientist (Assistant Manager/Manager)
Yolk Recruitment Ltd · London
£50,000 - £80,000 p/y
Technical Lead - Regulatory Reporting (Qlik/ SQL/ MiFID)
Robert Walters · London
£70,000 - £80,000 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.