Sql Engineer Salaries

Sql Engineer salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£32K - £49K/yr
£39K/yrAverage base pay
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5 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
SQL Engineer
1-3 Years
£37K - £43K/yr
Stoke-on-Trent, England
£37K - £43K/yr
SQL Engineer
7-9 Years
£30K - £34K/yr
Stoke-on-Trent, England
£30K - £34K/yr
SQL Engineer
4-6 Years
£51K - £59K/yr
London, England
£51K - £59K/yr
SQL Engineer
1-3 Years
£31K - £36K/yr
Manchester, England
£31K - £36K/yr
SQL Engineer
10-14 Years
£37K - £43K/yr
Solihull, England
£37K - £43K/yr

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Engineering jobs are in high demand and usually offer above-average salaries. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace and industry. Most roles require a qualification, which can be obtained through a university degree or a diploma gained during an apprenticeship. Show more

Frequently asked questions about SQL Engineer salaries

The average salary for a SQL Engineer is £39,415 per year or £19 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £60,328 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £31,501 (25th percentile) and £49,317 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Engineer employees in United Kingdom as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a SQL Engineer in United Kingdom is £49,317 per year, £4,110 per month or £24 per hour.
The lowest salary for a SQL Engineer in United Kingdom is £31,501 per year, £2,625 per month or £15 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a SQL Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £26,824 per year (estimate) and goes up to £56,142 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 75.33% of SQL Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a SQL Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
SQL Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £25,751 and £60,328 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £39,415 following the average career path of a SQL Engineer.