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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

0.0%

Median salary benchmark

£90K

Annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£90K-£93K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

0.0%

unavailable no previous year

Forward pay outlook

N/A

Forecasted market posture

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

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.

How Much Does a Data Architect Earn by City?

Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.

Top paying city: London (£98K). Lowest: North East England (£80K).

CityMedianP25-P75 Rangevs NationalYoY Trend
United Kingdom£90K£81K-£99K0%0.0%
London£98K£88K-£108K+9%N/A
Midlands£90K£81K-£99K0%N/A
North East England£80K£72K-£88K-11%N/A
South West England£86K£77K-£95K-4%N/A
Wales£86K£77K-£95K-4%N/A
North West England£88K£79K-£97K-2%N/A
Scotland£90K£81K-£99K0%N/A
Northern Ireland£95K£86K-£105K+6%N/A

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 is based on 3 salary records and reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay.

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, based on 3 salary records. The typical range runs from £90K at the 25th percentile to £93K at the 75th percentile.

How does Data Architect salary vary by city in United Kingdom?

London is currently the highest-paying location at £98K, 9% above the national benchmark. Northern Ireland follows at £95K. Midlands, Scotland, North West England are broadly closer to the national midpoint.

What experience level earns the most as a Data Architect?

Senior Data Architects earn a median of £90K, while lead-level roles reach £93K. Entry-level positions start around £90K.

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.

What skills increase Data Architect salary in United Kingdom?

Skills context from current market evidence: No matching prior-year comparison is available, so year-on-year movement is not reported.