As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Data Architect in the United Kingdom is £70,990, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £61,290 to £82,690, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £61,290
50TH(Median)   £70,990
75TH   £82,690
Senior Data Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Data Architect Salary £61,290 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Data Architect Salary £70,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Data Architect Salary £82,690 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Data Architect Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Data Architect salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Data Architect is about £70,990 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,916, and a weekly pay of around £1,365. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Data Architect hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Data Architects Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Data Architect's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £62,593 - £68,529, while Intermediate make £63,462 - £69,253, Senior earn £65,054 - £70,700, Specialist earn £70,266 - £76,753, Expert can reach £73,086 - £80,071 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Data Architect £66,647
Intermediate Level Senior Data Architect £67,371
Senior Level Senior Data Architect £68,818
Specialist Level Senior Data Architect £74,483
Expert Level Senior Data Architect £77,626
£66,647 0 yr
£67,371 < 2 yrs
£68,818 2-4 yrs
£74,483 5-8 yrs
£77,626 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 9%
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Skills to Boost a Senior Data Architect Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Senior Data Architect. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Data Modeling skills boost pay by a 4%. Even Agile can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Data Modeling
Data modeling in software engineering is the process of creating a data model for an information system by applying certain formal techniques.
Agile
Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Senior Data Architect field include Analysis (4%), Data Modeling (4%), Agile (2%), and Data Lakes (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £73,830
Analysis
£73,830
4%
Data Modeling £73,830
Data Modeling
£73,830
4%
Agile £72,410
Agile
£72,410
2%
Data Lakes £72,410
Data Lakes
£72,410
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Data Modeling
16.53%
Agile
8.01%
Data Lakes
2.55%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Data Architect?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Data Architect are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £76,669 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £71,517, and Manchester pays around £68,047 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Business Data Analyst or Senior Data Architect?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Business Data Analyst makes less than a Senior Data Architect. A Senior Business Data Analyst earns an average annual salary of £41,210. And a Senior Data Architect earns an average annual salary of £70,990.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Business Data Analyst
£37,502
£44,919
Data Analytics and Insights , Senior
£37,410
£44,809
Business Data Analyst III
£37,397
£44,792
Data Entry Clerk I
£12,293
£27,736
Information Technology Data and Storage Capacity Senior Planner
£45,881
£56,161

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