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Software Data Engineer Salaries

Software Data 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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Last updated 9 Jul 20266.8K Salaries submitted
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Data Engineer
£41K–£71K/yr

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Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Software Data Engineer
4-6 Years
£71K/yr
£65K • £6K
London, England

submitted on 2 Aug 2024

£71K/yr
£65K • £6K
Software Data Engineer
7-9 Years
£48K/yr
£44K • £4K
Bristol, England

submitted on 3 Jul 2024

£48K/yr
£44K • £4K
Software Data Engineer
4-6 Years
£58K/yr
£58K • £0
London, England

submitted on 19 Mar 2024

£58K/yr
£58K • £0
Software Data Engineer
4-6 Years
£44K/yr
£40K • £4K
Bristol, England

submitted on 20 Mar 2023

£44K/yr
£40K • £4K

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Frequently asked questions about Software Data Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Data Engineer is £51,582 per year or £25 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £93,781 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £38,834 (25th percentile) and £69,806 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6846 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Data Engineer employees in United Kingdom as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Data Engineer in United Kingdom is £69,806 per year, £5,817 per month or £34 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Data Engineer in United Kingdom is £38,834 per year, £3,236 per month or £19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £48,835 per year (estimate) and goes up to £83,680 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 71.43% of Software Data Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £4,238 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Software Data Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Software Data Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £30,403 and £93,781 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £51,582 following the average career path of a Software Data Engineer.
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