UK Salary Guide

Data salary · Prometheus

The median data salary with Prometheus is £86,250, based on 6 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Prometheus jobs.

Last updated 18 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings

Median
£86,250
per year
25th - 75th percentile
£82,500 - £93,750
middle 50% of roles
2025 vs 2026
▼ -8.3%
median change
Sample size
6
jobs analysed

2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level

Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · Prometheus.

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Median salary by experience level, 2025 vs 2026
Experience Sample 2025 2026
Junior 1 £62,500
Mid 2 £90,000 £95,000
Senior 3 £82,500
Expert 0

Salary range distribution

How many · p data roles fall into each salary band.

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Number of jobs per salary band
Salary band Job listings
£50k - £70k 1
£70k - £90k 2
£90k - £120k 3

Data salary by work mode

On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Prometheus, 2025 vs 2026.

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Median salary by work mode, 2025 vs 2026
Work mode Sample 2025 2026
On-site 1 £95,000
Hybrid 5 £90,000 £82,500
Remote 0

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.

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