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Academic Researcher Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 7,847 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,355 - £45,235
Median salary
£39,355 - £45,235
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 - £45,235 GBP

The median salary is £39,355

Top cities

London2,248 job openings
Cambridge328 job openings
Birmingham320 job openings
Edinburgh300 job openings
Manchester269 job openings
Oxford230 job openings
Southampton145 job openings
Sheffield130 job openings
Bristol88 job openings
Liverpool86 job openings
Nottingham81 job openings
Bath79 job openings
Leeds79 job openings
Glasgow77 job openings
Cheltenham72 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne67 job openings
Gloucester55 job openings
Exeter50 job openings
Belfast48 job openings
Cardiff43 job openings
Coventry42 job openings
Leicester38 job openings
Clifton35 job openings

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Academic Researcher

7,847 job openings

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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in United Kingdom is GBP 39,355 - GBP 45,235 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,295 per year, based on 7,847 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester. London leads with 2,248 job openings.

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