How much does a Research Scientist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 45,000 to GBP 56,987 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,784 job listings

Salary Guide

Research Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,784 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£45,000 - £56,987

Median salary

£45,000 - £56,987

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£31k

25th percentile£38k

Median£45k

75th percentile£57k

90th percentile£66k

50% of professionals earn between £38,474 - £56,987 GBP

The median salary is £45,000

Top cities

London1,267 job openings

Cambridge170 job openings

Oxford93 job openings

Kennington44 job openings

Slough26 job openings

Westminster Abbey25 job openings

Manchester22 job openings

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Research Scientist

3,784 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 45,000 - GBP 56,987 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 50,994 per year, based on 3,784 active job listings.

The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Kennington, Slough. London leads with 1,267 job openings.

Explore 3,784 Research Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.