UK Salary Guide
Data salary · R
The median data salary with R is £51,014, based on 36 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live R jobs.
Last updated 15 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 · R.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 29 | £55,000 | £35,663 |
| Senior | 6 | £59,000 | £48,550 |
| Expert | 1 | — | £54,132 |
Salary range distribution
How many · r data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 18 |
| £50k - £70k | 16 |
| £90k - £120k | 2 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · R, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 17 | £67,500 | £35,663 |
| Hybrid | 10 | £50,250 | £45,000 |
| Remote | 9 | £56,250 | £60,000 |
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.