UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Machine Learning
The median data salary with Machine Learning is £57,500, based on 81 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Machine Learning 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 · Machine Learning.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 17 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 44 | £60,000 | £48,500 |
| Senior | 14 | £59,000 | £57,120 |
| Expert | 6 | £90,000 | £75,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · m data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 2 |
| £30k - £50k | 33 |
| £50k - £70k | 24 |
| £70k - £90k | 14 |
| £90k - £120k | 3 |
| £120k - £150k | 4 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Machine Learning, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 44 | £67,500 | £37,500 |
| Hybrid | 26 | £59,000 | £48,000 |
| Remote | 11 | £57,500 | £105,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Machine Learning
AI Product Analyst
The Portfolio Group · London
£85,000 - £85,000 p/y
Data Scientist
Sopra Steria · Newport
£30,000 - £35,000 p/y
Data Scientist
VIA MATCH LIMITED · Milton Keynes
£45,000 - £53,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Forward Role · Cheltenham
£50,000 - £85,000 p/y
Lead Data Analyst
Marshall Wolfe · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · London
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Data and AI Trainer (SC Cleared)
Forward Role · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Analytics Engineer - DOMO, SQL
Akkodis · Stevenage
£55,000 - £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.