How much does a Research Scientist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 38,298 to GBP 46,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,550 job listings

Salary Guide

Research Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,550 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£38,298 - £46,000

Median salary

£38,298 - £46,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k

25th percentile£33k

Median£38k

75th percentile£46k

90th percentile£53k

50% of professionals earn between £33,422 - £46,000 GBP

The median salary is £38,298

Top cities

London934 job openings

Cambridge140 job openings

Oxford79 job openings

Slough47 job openings

Kennington27 job openings

Manchester23 job openings

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Research Scientist

3,550 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 38,298 - GBP 46,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,149 per year, based on 3,550 active job listings.

The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Slough, Kennington. London leads with 934 job openings.

Explore 3,550 Research Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.