UK Salary Guide
Data salary · Terraform
The median data salary with Terraform is £62,500, based on 33 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Terraform jobs.
Last updated 30 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 · Terraform.
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| Experience | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | — | — |
| Mid | 24 | £88,750 | £58,500 |
| Senior | 8 | £77,500 | £79,250 |
| Expert | 1 | — | £80,000 |
Salary range distribution
How many · t data roles fall into each salary band.
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| Salary band | Job listings |
|---|---|
| £30k - £50k | 1 |
| £50k - £70k | 17 |
| £70k - £90k | 10 |
| £90k - £120k | 5 |
Data salary by work mode
On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Terraform, 2025 vs 2026.
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| Work mode | Sample | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 11 | — | £55,000 |
| Hybrid | 14 | £62,500 | £58,500 |
| Remote | 8 | £77,500 | £70,000 |
Recent Data jobs · Terraform
Senior Python Developer - Cloud Automation
Spectrum It Recruitment · Southampton
£90,000 - £100,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · London
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Manchester
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Bristol
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Searchability NS&D · Swansea
£42,000 - £75,000 p/y
Python Engineer
Ncounter · London
£90,000 - £100,000 p/y
Lead Data Engineer - AWS / AI / SQL
Adria Solutions · Manchester
£70,000 - £90,000 p/y
Python Software Engineer
Robert Walters · Nottingham
£50,000 - £55,000 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.