50% of professionals earn between £35,902 - £45,103 GBP
The median salary is £39,906
The average salary for a Academic Researcher in United Kingdom is GBP 39,906 - GBP 45,103 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,505 per year, based on 24,131 active job listings.
The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Oxford. London leads with 3,598 job openings.
Leading employers for Academic Researcher roles in United Kingdom include University of Warwick, eFinancialCareers, CHEManager International, Cranfield University, Loughborough University.
Explore 24,131 Academic Researcher job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.