Where can I find salary data for data engineers?

Use the BLS occupation pages in the United States and the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings in the United Kingdom. Pick the closest occupation and read the methodology.

Does carbon.talent publish its own salary numbers?

No. We link only to official BLS and ONS sources so you can check the data yourself.

How do I set a contract or fractional rate?

Start from public salary data for the closest occupation, then agree a day rate or monthly retainer with the candidate and state it in the post.

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Rates and salary guide for data and AI roles

Last updated 26 Oct 2026

For pay data on data and AI roles, use official sources: the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the United States and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the United Kingdom. This guide links to the closest occupations for each role and explains how to turn public data into a fair range for your post.

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United States: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

BLS publishes pay and outlook by occupation. Data roles do not map one to one, so use the closest occupation and say so in your notes.

United Kingdom: Office for National Statistics (ONS)

ONS publishes earnings by occupation through the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

How to use public pay data when you set a range

Pick the closest occupation and read the full methodology notes.
Adjust for seniority, scope and the engagement type: full-time, contract or fractional.
Contract and fractional rates are not the same as salaries. Agree a day rate or monthly retainer and state it in the post.
Publish the range in your job description. Clear pay helps the right people apply.
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carbon.talent does not publish its own salary figures. We link only to official BLS and ONS sources.

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Pay pages by role

Each page links to its BLS and ONS sources.

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Where can I find salary data for data engineers?: Use the BLS occupation pages in the United States and the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings in the United Kingdom. Pick the closest occupation and read the methodology.
Does carbon.talent publish its own salary numbers?: No. We link only to official BLS and ONS sources so you can check the data yourself.
How do I set a contract or fractional rate?: Start from public salary data for the closest occupation, then agree a day rate or monthly retainer with the candidate and state it in the post.