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Data Scientist Salary UK

Average salary, take-home pay, and how much you can earn at different experience levels.

Average Salary Range£45k - £130kMidpoint: £88k
Monthly Take-Home£2,858 - £6,457After tax & NI (5% pension)
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Salary by Experience Level

Data Scientist salaries increase significantly with experience. Here's what you can expect at each career stage:

Experience LevelSalary RangeMonthly Net
Junior (1-2 years)£34k - £111k£2,231 - £5,886
Mid-Level (3-5 years)£41k - £130k£2,630 - £6,457
Senior (5-8 years)£47k - £156k£2,972 - £7,528
Lead / Principal (8+ years)£54k - £182k£3,359 - £8,619

Salary by Location

Location significantly impacts Data Scientist salaries. London offers the highest pay, while other regions vary:

London£89k - £121k+20% vs national avg
Cambridge£82k - £111k+10% vs national avg
Oxford£80k - £109k+8% vs national avg
Edinburgh£78k - £106k+5% vs national avg
Bristol£77k - £104k+3% vs national avg
Brighton£76k - £103k+2% vs national avg
Reading£76k - £103k+2% vs national avg
Manchester£76k - £103k+2% vs national avg
Birmingham£74k - £101k
Leeds£73k - £99k-2% vs national avg
Glasgow£73k - £99k-2% vs national avg
Cardiff£72k - £98k-3% vs national avg
Belfast£71k - £97k-4% vs national avg
Nottingham£71k - £97k-4% vs national avg
Leicester£71k - £96k-5% vs national avg
Liverpool£71k - £96k-5% vs national avg
Newcastle£71k - £96k-5% vs national avg
Sheffield£71k - £96k-5% vs national avg
Southampton£70k - £95k-6% vs national avg
Portsmouth£69k - £94k-7% vs national avg
Norwich£69k - £94k-7% vs national avg
York£68k - £93k-8% vs national avg
Bath£68k - £93k-8% vs national avg
Milton Keynes£68k - £92k-9% vs national avg
Swindon£67k - £91k-10% vs national avg
Plymouth£67k - £91k-10% vs national avg
Exeter£66k - £90k-11% vs national avg
Bournemouth£66k - £90k-11% vs national avg
Coventry£65k - £89k-12% vs national avg
Derby£65k - £89k-12% vs national avg
Remote (UK)£74k - £101k

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in the UK?

The average Data Scientist salary in the UK ranges from £45k - £130k, with a midpoint of £88k. Salaries vary based on experience, location, and company size.

How much do Data Scientists earn in London?

Data Scientists in London typically earn 15-20% more than the national average due to higher cost of living. Expected range: £89k - £121k.

What factors affect Data Scientist salary?

Key factors include years of experience, location (London pays highest), company size, industry sector, specific technical skills, and whether the role includes management responsibilities.

Salary data is based on industry research and job posting analysis. Actual salaries may vary. Use our salary calculator for precise take-home pay estimates.