50% of professionals earn between £36,109 - £40,811 GBP
The median salary is £39,906
The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 39,906 - GBP 40,811 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 40,359 per year, based on 1,060 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Oxford, Cambridge, Slough, Manchester. London leads with 418 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom include Rullion, Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd., Jack & Jill/External ATS, Broughton Group, ECM Selection.
Explore 1,060 Research Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.