UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Machine Learning
The median data salary with Machine Learning is £58,000, based on 65 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Machine Learning 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 · Machine Learning.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 11 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 37 | £60,000 | £48,000 |
| Senior | 12 | £59,000 | £44,241 |
| Expert | 5 | £90,000 | £113,750 |
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 | 24 |
| £50k - £70k | 22 |
| £70k - £90k | 9 |
| £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 | 33 | £67,500 | £37,500 |
| Hybrid | 22 | £59,000 | £48,000 |
| Remote | 10 | £57,500 | £135,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Machine Learning
Machine Learning Engineer - Conversational AI & MLOps
Robert Walters · London
£70,000 - £90,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · Liverpool
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · West Hoe
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Lead Engineer
STORMX RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Norwich
£65,000 - £75,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Nextech · London
£150,000 - £165,000 p/y
Data, AI and Analytics Consultant, Big 4, Consulting, Central London
Carrington Recruitment Solutions Ltd · London
£100,000 - £150,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · Birmingham
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · Romford
£30,000 - £45,000 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.