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Data engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Data engineer salary in United Kingdom in 2026

A senior Data engineer in United Kingdom earns a median of 10,100 GBP gross monthly, around 11,878 €. Total employer cost is roughly 13,659 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United Kingdom

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior3,640 GBP4,281 €3,070 GBP4,410 GBP
Mid-level6,420 GBP7,550 €4,980 GBP8,240 GBP
Senior10,100 GBP11,878 €8,240 GBP13,200 GBP

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in United Kingdom

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 3,640 GBP at junior level to 10,100 GBP at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in United Kingdom

The role of Data engineer in United Kingdom shows a median monthly gross salary of 10,100 GBP (~11,878 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 13,659 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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