50% of professionals earn between £36,636 - £55,061 GBP
The median salary is £43,703
The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 43,703 - GBP 55,061 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 49,382 per year, based on 1,849 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Kennington, Slough. London leads with 751 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom include Adecco, Waymo, Cranfield University, Jack & Jill, Quell.
Explore 1,849 Research Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.