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Salary range based on experience level
The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Data Engineer in United Kingdom is £68,750 per year as of September 2026, based on 154 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £55,291, while senior specialists can earn up to £100,440. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £550 per day.
Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Lead Data Engineer.
Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead Data Engineer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.
Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead Data Engineer in United Kingdom.
Breakdown of skills demanded for Lead Data Engineer roles grouped by domain taxonomy.
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