How much does a Research Scientist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 38,149 to GBP 45,250 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,548 job listings

Salary Guide

Research Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,548 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£38,149 - £45,250

Median salary

£38,149 - £45,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k

25th percentile£33k

Median£38k

75th percentile£45k

90th percentile£52k

50% of professionals earn between £33,317 - £45,250 GBP

The median salary is £38,149

Top cities

London931 job openings

Cambridge140 job openings

Oxford80 job openings

Slough47 job openings

Kennington27 job openings

Manchester23 job openings

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Research Scientist

3,548 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 38,149 - GBP 45,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 41,700 per year, based on 3,548 active job listings.

The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Slough, Kennington. London leads with 931 job openings.

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