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Academic Researcher Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 8,018 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,187 - £45,305
Median salary
£39,187 - £45,305
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k
25th percentile£35k
Median£39k
75th percentile£45k
90th percentile£52k

50% of professionals earn between £35,000 - £45,305 GBP

The median salary is £39,187

Top cities

London2,289 job openings
Cambridge332 job openings
Birmingham322 job openings
Edinburgh309 job openings
Manchester274 job openings
Oxford235 job openings
Southampton148 job openings
Sheffield131 job openings
Bristol90 job openings
Liverpool86 job openings
Leeds85 job openings
Bath84 job openings
Glasgow76 job openings
Nottingham76 job openings
Cheltenham72 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne72 job openings
Gloucester55 job openings
Exeter48 job openings
Belfast46 job openings
Cardiff43 job openings
Coventry41 job openings
Leicester37 job openings
Clifton35 job openings

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GBP 38,784 - 44,746-1%
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Academic Researcher

8,018 job openings

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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in United Kingdom is GBP 39,187 - GBP 45,305 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,246 per year, based on 8,018 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester. London leads with 2,289 job openings.

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