UK Salary Guide
Data salary in Manchester
The median data salary in Manchester is £57,500, based on 42 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Manchester jobs.
Last updated 14 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 in Manchester.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 2 | — | £30,000 |
| Mid | 22 | £57,500 | £55,000 |
| Senior | 11 | £64,601 | £70,000 |
| Expert | 7 | £87,500 | £70,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many in data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 1 |
| £30k - £50k | 6 |
| £50k - £70k | 20 |
| £70k - £90k | 11 |
| £90k - £120k | 3 |
| £120k - £150k | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison in Manchester, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 14 | £57,500 | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 16 | £51,703 | £57,500 |
| Remote | 12 | £77,500 | £52,500 |
Recent Data jobs in Manchester
Senior Data Engineer (AWS) - Manchester
Noir · Manchester
£60,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Engineer (AWS) - Manchester
Noir · Manchester
£45,000 - £65,000 p/y
Software Engineer - Python/AWS
Digital Waffle · Manchester
£55,000 - £65,000 p/y
Data Engineer (AWS) - Manchester
Noir · Manchester
£45,000 - £65,000 p/y
Senior Data Engineer (AWS) - Manchester
Noir · Manchester
£60,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Engineer (AWS) - Manchester
Noir · Manchester
£45,000 - £65,000 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.