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Academic Researcher Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 8,414 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,530 - £45,355
Median salary
£39,530 - £45,355
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k
25th percentile£36k
Median£40k
75th percentile£45k
90th percentile£52k

50% of professionals earn between £35,532 - £45,355 GBP

The median salary is £39,530

Top cities

London2,292 job openings
Cambridge339 job openings
Birmingham320 job openings
Edinburgh297 job openings
Manchester279 job openings
Oxford235 job openings
Southampton138 job openings
Sheffield133 job openings
Bath101 job openings
Leeds90 job openings
Bristol87 job openings
Cheltenham75 job openings
Liverpool75 job openings
Nottingham74 job openings
Glasgow72 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne64 job openings
Gloucester55 job openings
Exeter48 job openings
Belfast44 job openings
Cardiff43 job openings
Coventry43 job openings
Leicester38 job openings
Clifton37 job openings

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Academic Researcher

8,414 job openings

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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in United Kingdom is GBP 39,530 - GBP 45,355 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,443 per year, based on 8,414 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester. London leads with 2,292 job openings.

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