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Data Processing Engineer Salaries

Data Processing Engineer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£37K - £61K/yr
£47K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£4K/yrAverage
£2K - £9K/yrRange
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£40K–£71K/yr

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Data Processing Engineer
1-3 Years
£42K - £48K/yr
Harwell, East Midlands, England

submitted on 2 Dec 2023

£42K - £48K/yr
Data Processing Engineer
1-3 Years
£29K - £33K/yr
Harwell, South East England, England

submitted on 13 Apr 2021

£29K - £33K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Data Processing Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Data Processing Engineer is £51,547 per year or £25 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £93,551 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £38,827 (25th percentile) and £69,705 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6824 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Processing Engineer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Data Processing Engineer in United Kingdom is £69,705 per year, £5,809 per month or £34 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Data Processing Engineer in United Kingdom is £38,827 per year, £3,236 per month or £19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Data Processing Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £48,828 per year (estimate) and goes up to £83,816 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 71.34% of Data Processing Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £4,209 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Data Processing Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Data Processing Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £30,409 and £93,551 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £51,547 following the average career path of a Data Processing Engineer.
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