50% of professionals earn between £18,000 - £34,371 GBP
The median salary is £18,000
The average salary for a Research Assistant in United Kingdom is GBP 25,195 - GBP 36,777 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 25,800 per year, based on 645 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Assistant job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Coventry, Birmingham. London leads with 79 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Assistant roles in United Kingdom include University of Cambridge, CHEManager International, Cambridge University Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Stanford University, University of Cambridge Vet School.
Explore 645 Research Assistant job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.