UK Salary Guide
Data salary · SQL Server
The median data salary with SQL Server is £58,750, based on 58 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live SQL Server 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 · SQL Server.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 47 | £62,500 | £55,000 |
| Senior | 5 | — | £62,500 |
| Expert | 6 | £76,250 | £60,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · s data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 9 |
| £50k - £70k | 33 |
| £70k - £90k | 13 |
| £90k - £120k | 3 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · SQL Server, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 22 | £65,000 | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 26 | £82,719 | £60,000 |
| Remote | 10 | £60,000 | £55,000 |
Recent Data jobs · SQL Server
Lead SQL Developer
Itss Recruitment Ltd · Leeds
£65,000 - £75,000 p/y
Senior SQL Database Administrator
F5 · Cardiff
£60,000 - £65,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Liquidline · Ipswich
£40,000 - £60,000 p/y
SQL developer
Candour Solutions · Stoke-on-Trent
£55,000 - £55,000 p/y
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
Success Talent · London
£60,000 - £65,000 p/y
Software Developer (C#/ SQL)
Nigel Wright Group · Sunderland
£55,000 - £65,000 p/y
SQL Server DBA / Data Engineer
Noir · London
£60,000 - £85,000 p/y
SQL Engineer
Picture More · South East London
£65,000 - £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.