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Principal Data Scientist Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£57,500 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£54,540 £57,500 £102,500

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Principal Data Scientist in United Kingdom is £57,500 per year as of July 2026, based on 30 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £54,540, while senior specialists can earn up to £102,500. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £560 per day.

Salary Trend

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

📊 Salary Histogram

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

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📊 Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	359	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Principal Data Scientist	30	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	4	0	0
Entry Level	£54,540
Junior	£54,540
Median Salary	£57,500
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£72,480
Expert / Top Earners	£102,500