50% of professionals earn between £43,751 - £65,900 GBP
The median salary is £55,000
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,900 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 60,450 per year, based on 18,421 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds. London leads with 6,065 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in United Kingdom include Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business, Saragossa, Vertus Partners, Wise Australia Investments, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Explore 18,421 Data Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.