50% of professionals earn between £35,804 - £45,067 GBP
The median salary is £39,906
The average salary for a Academic Researcher in United Kingdom is GBP 39,906 - GBP 45,067 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,487 per year, based on 24,066 active job listings.
The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Oxford. London leads with 3,585 job openings.
Leading employers for Academic Researcher roles in United Kingdom include University of Warwick, eFinancialCareers, CHEManager International, Cranfield University, Loughborough University.
Explore 24,066 Academic Researcher job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.