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Data Scientist Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£55,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£40,000 £55,000 £208,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Data Scientist in United Kingdom is £55,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 16 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £40,000, while senior specialists can earn up to £208,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £1,130 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Data Scientist.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Data Scientist over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Data Scientist in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	442	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Data Scientist	16	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	8	1	0
Entry Level	£40,000
Junior	£51,500
Median Salary	£55,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£70,000
Expert / Top Earners	£208,000