How much does a Research Scientist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 38,649 to GBP 46,012 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,402 job listings

Salary Guide

Research Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,402 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£38,649 - £46,012

Median salary

£38,649 - £46,012

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k

25th percentile£35k

Median£39k

75th percentile£46k

90th percentile£53k

50% of professionals earn between £34,554 - £46,012 GBP

The median salary is £38,649

Top cities

London945 job openings

Cambridge147 job openings

Oxford80 job openings

Slough39 job openings

Kennington28 job openings

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Research Scientist

3,402 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 38,649 - GBP 46,012 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,331 per year, based on 3,402 active job listings.

The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Slough, Kennington. London leads with 945 job openings.

Explore 3,402 Research Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.