UK Salary Guide
Data salary · MySQL
The median data salary with MySQL is £60,000, based on 27 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live MySQL 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 · MySQL.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 18 | £60,000 | £53,000 |
| Senior | 3 | — | £82,500 |
| Expert | 6 | — | £60,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · m data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 5 |
| £50k - £70k | 10 |
| £70k - £90k | 8 |
| £90k - £120k | 3 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · MySQL, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 6 | £55,000 | £49,750 |
| Hybrid | 12 | £55,000 | £73,750 |
| Remote | 9 | £60,000 | £47,500 |
Recent Data jobs · MySQL
Software Developer (.Net / Python)
Gleeson Recruitment Group · Birmingham
£50,000 - £60,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer
Nextech · London
£150,000 - £165,000 p/y
Senior Python Developer - up to £90,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
Involved Solutions · London
£75,000 - £90,000 p/y
Senior Python Developer - up to £90,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
Involved Solutions · Ipswich
£75,000 - £90,000 p/y
Full Stack Developer (PHP/Python)
MedPal AI Plc · Aldbury
£65,000 - £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.