UK Salary Guide

Data salary · Word

The median data salary with Word is £19,899, based on 8 listings. See the YoY change, top paying companies, and live Word jobs.

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings

Median
£19,899
per year
25th - 75th percentile
£18,000 - £21,907
middle 50% of roles
2025 vs 2026
median change
Sample size
8
jobs analysed

2025 vs 2026 median salary by experience level

Full-year 2025 median compared with full-year 2026 median for each experience level · Word.

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Median salary by experience level, 2025 vs 2026
Experience Sample 2025 2026
Junior 0
Mid 7 £19,800
Senior 1 £24,000
Expert 0

Salary range distribution

How many · w data roles fall into each salary band.

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Number of jobs per salary band
Salary band Job listings
Under £30k 8

Data salary by work mode

On-site, hybrid and remote pay comparison · Word, 2025 vs 2026.

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Median salary by work mode, 2025 vs 2026
Work mode Sample 2025 2026
On-site 3 £21,500
Hybrid 2 £21,900
Remote 3 £18,000

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.

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