Data & Analytics

Salary insights 2022

Data & Analytics salary benchmark
There is no doubt that the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for many changes across the world of HR.
According to Glassdoor, the average salary for Data & Analytics professionals in the United Kingdom
varies wildly – with starting figures around £32,000 rising to stratospheric heights well into 6 figures.
This will vary based on things like job title, location, company size, years of experience, industry
sector, and – most importantly – data maturity levels of organisations. Some of these positions come
with additional compensation like cash bonuses and profit sharing.
Here in the UK, with salaries being paramount with the cost of living and prices at an all time high, it’s
important more than ever to be aware of salary ranges to retain, attract the best talent!
We have compiled a list of the key Data & Analytics team salaries based on the vacancies we have
worked this year – with companies ranging from Start-ups to Global Unicorns, as well as our in-depth
knowledge of the candidate market.
Salaries are based on various factors including number of years of experience, specialist knowledge, company
size and available budget.
Data Analytics
Graduate ..................................................................................... £26 - 32k
Junior < 1 year......................................................... £30 - £35k + bonus
Analyst........................................................................... £40 - 50k + bonus
Senior Analyst........................................,........ £55 – 65 k base + bonus
Lead Analyst................................................... £ 70 - 80k base + bonus
Manager ......................................................... £80 - 100k base + bonus
Head of Analytics ..................................... £100 – 120k+ base + bonus
Data Engineering
Graduate .................................................................................... £32 – 40k
Junior < 1 year........................................................... £35 - 45k + bonus
Data Engineer............................................................. £45 - 65k + bonus
Senior DE...............................................,.......... £65 - 90k base + bonus
Lead DE........................................................ £90 - 110 k base + bonus
Manager ....................................................... £90 – 140k base + bonus
Head of DE................................................ £100 - 140k+ base + bonus
Product Analytics
Graduate ..................................................................................... £26 - 32k
Junior < 1 year......................................................... £28 - £35k + bonus
Analyst........................................................................... £40 - 55k + bonus
Senior Analyst........................................,.......... £60 - 70k base + bonus
Lead Analyst................................................... £ 70 - 80k base + bonus
Manager ........................................................ £90 - 100k base + bonus
Senior Positions
Head of Data...................................................£100 – 160k+ base + bonus
CDO ............................................................... £160 – 200k+ base + bonus
Data Science
Graduate ..................................................................................... £32 – 40k
Junior < 1 year............................................................ £35 - 45k + bonus
Data Scientist............................................................... £45 - 65k + bonus
Senior DS................................................,.......... £65 - 90k base + bonus
Lead DS......................................................... £90 - 110 k base + bonus
Manager ........................................................ £90 – 140k base + bonus
Head of DS................................................. £100 - 140k+ base + bonus
Marketing & Digital Analytics
Graduate .................................................................................... £26 - 32k
Junior < 1 year........................................................ £28 - £35k + bonus
Analyst.......................................................................... £35 - 45k + bonus
Senior Analyst.......................................,.......... £45 - 55k base + bonus
Lead Analyst.................................................. £ 55 - 70k base + bonus
Manager ......................................................... £60 - 90k base + bonus
Machine Learning Engineering
Graduate .................................................................................... £32 – 40k
Junior < 1 year........................................................... £35 - 45k + bonus
Data Engineer............................................................. £45 - 65k + bonus
Senior MLE...............................................,........ £65 - 90k base + bonus
Lead MLE...................................................... £90 - 110k base + bonus
Manager ....................................................... £90 – 140k base + bonus
Head of MLE............................................. £100 - 140k+ base + bonus
Bonus Benchmarks
Standard - 10 – 20%
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2022 and beyond in Data & Analytics
The past two years have seen a huge shift in what people are looking for in their next role, especially
with millennials and Gen Z entering the workforce. While salary is still important, it is no longer the
only deciding factor when accepting a new job.

Top 5 benefits
people are looking
Flexibility
for in their next Flexible working is a key criterion for people job searching right now.
We've seen a high increase in people asking for flexibility at work and
Data role: wanting to split their time between home and the office. For some
people, this is non-negotiable.

Progression Soft Benefits

In some cases, people are willing to take a slight sidestep if they know Benefits are a great way to make your employees feel appreciated and
that they can learn something new and progress and develop within the happy to come into work whether that’s healthcare, fitness classes, or
business. mental health support.

Share price

Stock & Shares Holiday Allowance

People feel a bigger sense of purpose and fulfilment when working in Everyone is striving for the best work-life balance for them, and a
a business that they have some sort of ownership over. Giving generous holiday package is a great way for them to achieve that. A
candidates stocks and shares allows them to have a higher purpose culture of taking holidays and encouraging time off makes people feel
and work towards the overall success of the business. valued and increases their loyalty to the company.

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If you’d like to discuss the current market in more detail, please feel free to reach out to:

Kate McDermott Charlotte Skeels

Practice Manager, Salt Consultant, Salt

Connor Perry Connor Davison

Principal Consultant, Salt Asssociate Consultant,
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