UK Salary Guide
Data salary · PySpark
The median data salary with PySpark is £70,000, based on 25 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live PySpark 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 · PySpark.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 14 | £62,500 | £55,000 |
| Senior | 9 | £77,500 | £70,000 |
| Expert | 2 | £87,500 | — |
Salary range distribution
How many · p data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 1 |
| £30k - £50k | 2 |
| £50k - £70k | 9 |
| £70k - £90k | 13 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · PySpark, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 13 | £70,000 | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 6 | £71,250 | £75,000 |
| Remote | 6 | £77,500 | £51,250 |
Recent Data jobs · PySpark
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
Data Engineer
Amtis professional Ltd · Burton-on-Trent
£54,000 - £59,000 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.