Data Engineer Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 8 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£40K - £66K/yr
Average Base Pay

3,240 salaries

£43K

Low

£56K

Average

£76K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£4,895Range£2,306 - £10,391
The average salary for Data Engineer is £56,366 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Data Engineer in the United Kingdom is £4,895, with a range from £2,306 - £10,391. Salaries estimates are based on 3240 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Engineer employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£56,366 /yr
Data Engineer
£76,296 /yr
Senior Data Engineer
£82,389 /yr
Lead Data Engineer
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What is the salary trajectory for a Data Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Data Engineer£56,366 /yr
Senior Data Engineer£76,296 /yr
Lead Data Engineer£82,389 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Data Engineer?

in United Kingdom

£56,366 /yr
Data Engineer
£76,296 /yr
Senior Data Engineer
£82,389 /yr
Lead Data Engineer
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Data Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Data Engineer£56,366 /yr
Senior Data Engineer£76,296 /yr
Lead Data Engineer£82,389 /yr

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Kubrick Group
3.3

Kubrick Group

Data Engineer

£41,885

 /yr
Range: £20K - £66K
343 salaries
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£20K

£66K

£19,755 - £65,644 Range

Sainsbury’s
3.7

Sainsbury’s

Data Engineer

£65,436

 /yr
Range: £29K - £89K
59 salaries
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£29K

£89K

£29,122 - £89,068 Range

Tata Consultancy Services
3.8

Tata Consultancy Services

Data Engineer

£55,648

 /yr
Range: £34K - £102K
58 salaries
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£34K

£102K

£33,963 - £101,742 Range

Meta
3.9

Meta

Data Engineer

£125,169

 /yr
Range: £70K - £255K
52 salaries
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£70K

£255K

£70,485 - £255,327 Range

Sparta Global
3.7

Sparta Global

Data Engineer

£28,036

 /yr
Range: £24K - £35K
41 salaries
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£24K

£35K

£24,000 - £35,109 Range

BJSS
4

BJSS

Data Engineer

£66,864

 /yr
Range: £42K - £96K
37 salaries
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£42K

£96K

£42,351 - £95,590 Range

Lloyds Banking Group
3.3

Lloyds Banking Group

Data Engineer

£62,569

 /yr
Range: £31K - £96K
37 salaries
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£31K

£96K

£31,000 - £95,687 Range

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Sky
3.7

Sky

Data Engineer

£52,433

 /yr
Range: £42K - £86K
35 salaries
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£42K

£86K

£41,770 - £85,504 Range

Quantexa
4.8

Quantexa

Data Engineer

£54,335

 /yr
Range: £42K - £64K
31 salaries
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£42K

£64K

£42,010 - £64,386 Range

Capgemini
4.1

Capgemini

Data Engineer

£42,658

 /yr
Range: £28K - £73K
29 salaries
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£28K

£73K

£28,120 - £72,515 Range

NatWest Group
4

NatWest Group

Data Engineer

£49,852

 /yr
Range: £30K - £94K
26 salaries
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£30K

£94K

£30,465 - £93,600 Range

Accenture
3.8

Accenture

Data Engineer

£55,471

 /yr
Range: £30K - £66K
26 salaries
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£30K

£66K

£30,351 - £65,525 Range

FDM Group
3.3

FDM Group

Data Engineer

£27,511

 /yr
Range: £24K - £30K
22 salaries
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£24K

£30K

£23,861 - £30,163 Range

Cognizant Technology Solutions
3.8

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Data Engineer

£55,074

 /yr
Range: £24K - £107K
20 salaries
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£24K

£107K

£24,316 - £107,372 Range

Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Data Engineer

£76,864

 /yr
Range: £32K - £129K
20 salaries
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£32K

£129K

£32,316 - £128,516 Range

Bally's Interactive
3.2

Bally's Interactive

Data Engineer

£56,200

 /yr
Range: £46K - £77K
19 salaries
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£46K

£77K

£45,527 - £76,902 Range

Kagool (UK)
3.2

Kagool (UK)

Data Engineer

£30,351

 /yr
Range: £26K - £59K
19 salaries
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£26K

£59K

£26,081 - £59,245 Range

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
3.8

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Data Engineer

£46,757

 /yr
Range: £35K - £64K
18 salaries
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£35K

£64K

£35,243 - £63,539 Range

Rockborne
2.7

Rockborne

Data Engineer

£29,325

 /yr
Range: £23K - £37K
18 salaries
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£23K

£37K

£22,664 - £37,201 Range

AXA UK
4.1

AXA UK

Data Engineer

£42,345

 /yr
Range: £30K - £75K
16 salaries
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£30K

£75K

£30,422 - £75,161 Range

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Data Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Data Engineer salaries - 343 salaries reported£41,885/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 59 salaries reported£65,436/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 58 salaries reported£55,648/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 52 salaries reported£125,169/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 41 salaries reported£28,036/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 37 salaries reported£66,864/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 37 salaries reported£62,569/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 35 salaries reported£52,433/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 31 salaries reported£54,335/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 29 salaries reported£42,658/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 26 salaries reported£49,852/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 26 salaries reported£55,471/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 22 salaries reported£27,511/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 20 salaries reported£55,074/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 20 salaries reported£76,864/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 19 salaries reported£56,200/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 19 salaries reported£30,351/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 18 salaries reported£46,757/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 18 salaries reported£29,325/yr
Data Engineer salaries - 16 salaries reported£42,345/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Data Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Data Engineer is £56,366 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 3240 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Data Engineer employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Data Engineer in United Kingdom is £76,162 per year.

The lowest salary for a Data Engineer in United Kingdom is £42,586 per year.

Data engineering salaries are high, reflecting the demand for their skillset and the barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering, mathematics or computer science is required, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience, as well as a masters degree or PhD in a relevant field. Once hired, data engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Successful data engineers can transition into a project manager role.

There are several ways in which you can increase your earning potential as a data engineer. You’ll be at an advantage if you have a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related subject. Alternatively, an intensive data boot camp or online course is a good substitute, especially if you already have development experience. Spend some time learning in-demand skills and technologies, such as SQL and NoSQL, Python, Azure Data, and ETL tools, and aim to achieve a professional certification in this area, such as Google's Professional Data Engineer certification. The fast-paced world of tech is constantly changing, so ensure you stay on top of industry trends and developments. Finally, do not underestimate the power of networking with other data professionals and attending industry events to identify new opportunities and skills and push you into higher-paying roles.

Whether you've just started browsing data engineer jobs or want a pay rise in your current job, here's how to negotiate a fair salary. Make a list of all the reasons you deserve a higher compensation. Make sure you stick to concrete skills and achievements to form your arguments. For example, any qualifications you've gained, your professional success stories, and new technologies you've learned. Remember to bring along an updated portfolio. Next, decide what figure to ask for. If you're applying for a new job, around 10% more than the listed salary is a good idea. In your current role, choose a figure based on what comparable jobs at other companies pay.

About 71.47% of Data Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £4,895 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Data Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Data Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £33,483 and £102,440 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £56,366 following the average career path of a Data Engineer.

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