UK Salary Guide
Data salary · SQL
The median data salary with SQL is £55,000, based on 276 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live SQL 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 · SQL.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 8 | £23,985 | £30,000 |
| Mid | 207 | £55,000 | £50,000 |
| Senior | 35 | £59,000 | £70,000 |
| Expert | 26 | £65,000 | £75,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · s data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| Under £30k | 20 |
| £30k - £50k | 81 |
| £50k - £70k | 114 |
| £70k - £90k | 41 |
| £90k - £120k | 15 |
| £120k - £150k | 4 |
| £150k+ | 1 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · SQL, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 113 | £49,750 | £53,750 |
| Hybrid | 110 | £59,500 | £57,000 |
| Remote | 53 | £57,500 | £52,500 |
Recent Data jobs · SQL
Data, AI and Analytics Consultant, Big 4, Consulting, Central London
Carrington Recruitment Solutions Ltd · London
£100,000 - £150,000 p/y
Oracle PL/SQL Developer
Proactive Appointments · London
£50,000 - £55,000 p/y
Lead SQL Developer
Itss Recruitment Ltd · Leeds
£65,000 - £75,000 p/y
Senior Developer – C# / .NET / SQL – Hybrid / London
MYO Talent · London
£60,000 - £100,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Pennon Group · Redhill
£40,000 - £50,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Liquidline · Ipswich
£40,000 - £60,000 p/y
Python Developer - AI / LLM Platform
Ncounter · Reading
£90,000 - £100,000 p/y
Data Engineer
Amtis professional Ltd · Birmingham
£40,000 - £45,000 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.