UK Salary Guide
The median data salary in Reading is £40,000, based on 7 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Reading jobs.
Last updated 14 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level in Reading.
| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1 | — | £37,500 |
| Mid | 6 | — | £45,000 |
| Senior | 0 | — | — |
| Expert | 0 | — | — |
How many in data roles fall into each salary band.
| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 1 |
| £30k - £50k | 3 |
| £50k - £70k | 1 |
| £70k - £90k | 1 |
| £90k - £120k | 1 |
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison in Reading, 2025 vs 2026.
| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 3 | — | £40,000 |
| Hybrid | 2 | — | £52,750 |
| Remote | 2 | — | £41,250 |
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.
Generally yes, especially at the senior end where ML-heavy roles and research scientists command the highest salaries.