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Data Architect Salary in United Kingdom

The average Data Architect salary in United Kingdom is centered around a median of £90K in 2026. The Data Architect salary range in United Kingdom typically runs from £90K to £93K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. London currently leads city pay at £98K.

National Median Salary

£90K

United Kingdom benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

£90K
£78K£110K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

79%

YoY Momentum

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Median salary benchmark

£90K

Annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£90K-£93K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

Trend building

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Forward pay outlook

Building

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What Does a Data Architect Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Data Architect in United Kingdom, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

£90K
£78K£110K

Low

£78K

P25

£90K

Median

£90K

P75

£93K

High

£110K

Data Architect Take-Home Pay in the UK (2026/27)

After Income Tax & National Insurance · single, standard PAYE

Entry

Take-home/year

£62,757

Effective rate

30.3%

Median

Take-home/year

£62,757

Effective rate

30.3%

Senior

Take-home/year

£64,497

Effective rate

30.6%

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Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Data Architect

High Confidence

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

LondonMidlandsScotlandNorth West England

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Data Architect pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around £90K.

Why Data Architect Salaries Are at This Level

Data Architects in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £90K in 2026, with a typical range from £90K at the 25th percentile to £93K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the United Kingdom market.

London currently leads city pay at £98K, which is 9% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes London, Midlands, North East England, South West England, Wales, North West England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Data Architect Salary in United Kingdom

What is the median Data Architect salary in United Kingdom?

The median Data Architect salary in United Kingdom is £90K in 2026. The typical range runs from £90K at the 25th percentile to £93K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Data Architect salary increasing in United Kingdom?

Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.