UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Pandas
The median data salary with Pandas is £37,500, based on 122 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Pandas 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 · Pandas.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 67 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 37 | £43,750 | £52,500 |
| Senior | 14 | — | £70,000 |
| Expert | 4 | — | £88,750 |
Salary range distribution
How many · p data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 78 |
| £50k - £70k | 28 |
| £70k - £90k | 10 |
| £90k - £120k | 4 |
| £150k+ | 2 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Pandas, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 78 | £52,500 | £37,500 |
| Hybrid | 27 | £35,000 | £63,750 |
| Remote | 17 | — | £52,500 |
Recent Data jobs · Pandas
Performance Engineer (Junior) | AI Infrastructure | Cambridge (Hybrid) |
Pure Resourcing Solutions · Cambridge
£55,000 - £70,000 p/y
Senior Performance Engineer | AI Infrastructure | Cambridge (Hybrid) |
Pure Resourcing Solutions · Cambridge
£90,000 - £120,000 p/y
Senior Data Scientist (MMM)
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · Manchester
£70,000 - £90,000 p/y
Senior Data Scientist - (MMM)
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment · London
£70,000 - £90,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · London
£30,000 - £45,000 p/y
Junior AI Developer
ITOL Recruit · Bath Road
£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.