50% of professionals earn between £47,625 - £70,000 GBP
The median salary is £57,731
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 57,731 - GBP 70,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 63,866 per year, based on 15,188 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol. London leads with 5,595 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in United Kingdom include VirtueTech Recruitment Group, Sanderson Government and Defence, Sanderson Government & Defence, Saragossa, Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business.
Explore 15,188 Data Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.