UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Python
The median data salary with Python is £55,000, based on 417 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Python jobs.
Last updated 29 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 · Python.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 70 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 258 | £57,750 | £52,500 |
| Senior | 59 | £59,000 | £70,000 |
| Expert | 30 | £85,000 | £76,250 |
Salary range distribution
How many · p data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 12 |
| £30k - £50k | 149 |
| £50k - £70k | 148 |
| £70k - £90k | 73 |
| £90k - £120k | 22 |
| £120k - £150k | 6 |
| £150k+ | 7 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Python, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 192 | £62,000 | £37,500 |
| Hybrid | 145 | £59,000 | £60,000 |
| Remote | 80 | £58,750 | £53,316 |
Recent Data jobs · Python
Marketing analytics manager
Vermillion Analytics · Abingdon
£45,000 - £55,000 p/y
Senior Analytics Engineer, SQL, Python, Snowflake
Corriculo Ltd · London
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Data Engineer – Python / SQL / Azure / Databricks
Adria Solutions · Southampton
£40,000 - £45,000 p/y
AI Product Engineer
FDM Group · Edinburgh
£70,000 - £80,000 p/y
Principal Python Engineer
Ncounter · Canary Wharf
£170,000 - £200,000 p/y
Senior Python Developer - Cloud Automation
Spectrum It Recruitment · Southampton
£90,000 - £100,000 p/y
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
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.