Role overview · Data
Data Engineer
Builds pipelines, warehouses and the data platform. The median UK salary is £60k with 59 open roles right now; demand is rising sharply over the last 30 days.
£30k£70k
- Median
- £60k
- Open roles
- 59
- 30-day trend
- +13.6%
- Sample size
- 1,699
What employers want
Top skills for this role
Compare
Related roles
FAQ
Frequently asked
What does a Data Engineer actually do?+
Builds pipelines, warehouses and the data platform.
What is the salary range for a Data Engineer?+
Most roles pay between £30k and £70k, with the median at £60k.
Is demand rising?+
Listings for Data Engineer are rising sharply over the last 30 days (+13.6%).
What skills should I focus on?+
Employers most often ask for Java, SQL, Swift. Click any skill to see which other roles demand it.