Salary of Senior Data Engineer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Senior Data Engineer earn?

£64,310 / Annual
Based on 61 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £46,789 Average salary: £64,310 Maximum: £80,780

Minimum
£46,789 Average salary
£64,310 Maximum
£80,780

£5,359 / Monthly
Based on 61 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £3,899 Average salary: £5,359 Maximum: £6,732

Minimum
£3,899 Average salary
£5,359 Maximum
£6,732

£179 / Daily
Based on 61 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £130 Average salary: £179 Maximum: £224

Minimum
£130 Average salary
£179 Maximum
£224

£33 / Hourly
Based on 61 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £24 Average salary: £33 Maximum: £42

Minimum
£24 Average salary
£33 Maximum
£42

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Senior Data Engineer in United Kingdom

Senior Data Engineer

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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom LTM Full-time £65

Role Description Role Senior Data Engineer Sheffield, UK 6 Months contract Rate: 65 GBP per hour inside...
Senior Data Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 week ago

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom Acquis Full-time

Company Description: Acquis is an independent insurance provider and administrator delivering specialist insurance...
Senior Data Engineer

5 days ago

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom IMT Resourcing Full-time

Senior Data Engineer Location: Gloucester - 2 days / 3 days WFH per week Salary: Up to £85,000 Benefits:...

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FAQ - Senior Data Engineer

The average salary for Senior Data Engineer is GBP64,310 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 61 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Senior Data Engineer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Senior Data Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP46,789

The highest salary for Senior Data Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP80,780

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 61 job postings with salary.