50% of professionals earn between £39,110 - £43,703 GBP
The median salary is £40,000
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 40,000 - GBP 43,703 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 41,852 per year, based on 854 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Southampton. London leads with 396 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in United Kingdom include Jack & Jill/External ATS, Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd., Luma | Dream Lab, ECM Selection, ECM Selection..
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